Woolworths

• Sydney Location
• Permanent opportunity
• Act as a key commercial partner, supporting the Property Leasehold team to drive network growth and improved stores for our customers.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams work in a flexible work environment, including working from home 2 days per week, multiple on-site locations, job sharing and part-time working arrangements. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. 

We understand flexibility means different things to different people. Let's discuss, what does flexibility look like for you?

The Opportunity

As the Senior Business Analyst for Property Portfolio - Leasehold Finance you will be a key commercial partner to the Woolworths Leasehold Property team. You will not only provide rigorous financial analysis and decision support but also play an integral role in shaping the long-term strategy for our new  and existing store network across all Woolworths Group Brands.

You will be responsible for supporting the Leasehold Property team nationally with strategic insights, decision support and tracking of performance. 

What you’ll do

• Commercial Partnering & Advisory
  • Strategic Advisory: Act as a key Finance partner to the Leasehold Property team, providing commercial advice and challenging assumptions to drive better business outcomes.
  • Negotiation Support: Deliver high-impact financial support for landlord negotiations, including new and existing store deals, and analysis of developer trends.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside Finance, Strategy, and Supermarket teams to align property decisions with broader business goals.
• Strategy & Insights
  • Growth Strategy: Support the development of long-term property strategies by analyzing market shifts and competitor moves to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Performance Tracking: Provide the national team with strategic insights and rigorous tracking of portfolio performance (Occupancy, New stores, refurbishment etc), 
• Analysis & Reporting
  • Data: Advance the performance reporting suite for Leasehold Property through the development of intuitive dashboards and data tools.
  • Financial Analysis: Provide ad hoc decision support for Corporate and other Woolworths Group brands (Big W, Petstock etc)

What you’ll bring

• Experience: At least 5 years in commercial finance, strategy, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in property, retail, or a large corporate environment is a plus.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability in strategic problem-solving, project management, and change management.
• Communication: Superb written, oral, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organisation.
• Financial Modelling: Experience in developing financial models and preparing investment business cases is essential, with robust modeling skills being desired.
• Qualifications: A CA/CPA or an equivalent qualification is highly regarded.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.