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Portfolio Analyst

Optus

Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Optus

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company delivering more than 11 million services daily across mobile, broadband, and digital solutions.

Role Overview - Portfolio Analyst

Join our Network Delivery Office (NDO) team ensuring effective portfolio delivery and performance across the Networks division. The Portfolio Analyst will provide governance, financial administration, reporting, and insight support, analyzing financial and project performance, preparing reports, and turning metrics into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop status and compliance reports for executive forums.
  • Manage Capex Steering Committee (CSC) submissions and funding processes including PowerPoint packs, minute taking, and action tracking.
  • Analyze financial and project performance status with insights.
  • Develop financial tooling and reporting using SAP, Excel, ServiceNow, and Jira.
  • Support monthly forecasting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) phasing.
  • Conduct training sessions for stakeholders and maintain knowledge repositories while promoting digital tools.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 2 years in a PMO or project environment with financial management experience.
  • Strong attention to detail with financial and business acumen.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Intermediate/high Excel skills; familiarity with tools such as Clarity, ServiceNow, MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, JIRA, and PowerPlatform beneficial.
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, IT, engineering, or Project Management are a bonus.

What’s in it for you?

  • Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote with flexible hours.
  • Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
  • Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' days and extensive growth resources.
  • Vibrant campus life with on-site facilities and free bus service from Macquarie University Metro Station.

Diversity and Inclusion

Optus values diversity, embraces individual differences, and is committed to providing a fair recruitment process. Adjustments and accessibility support are available upon request via AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or by calling 1800 309 170.

Key skills/competency

  • Financial Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Governance
  • Excel
  • SAP
  • ServiceNow
  • JIRA
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Optus

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight project management and financial analysis skills.
  • Research Optus culture: Review mission, values, and employee testimonials.
  • Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize accuracy in past roles.
  • Prepare examples: Discuss reporting and governance accomplishments.
  • Practice interviews: Use STAR method for behavioral examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SAP and Excel functions.
Practice ServiceNow and Jira reporting.
Study financial modeling techniques.
Update skills on project management tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing financial reports.
How do you ensure detailed work?
Explain handling stakeholder feedback.
Tell about a past team collaboration.