Portfolio Analyst

Join our Network Delivery Office (NDO) team, where we ensure effective portfolio delivery and performance across the Networks division.

We are seeking a motivated Portfolio Analyst to provide governance, financial administration, reporting and insight support. You will analyse financial and project performance, prepare reports, and insights. The role will support AD Capex and Reporting lead, portfolio business partners, project leaders and project teams.

This role requires a high attention to detail, and assurance of accuracy and quality. Ability to turn financial metrics and performance into insights and recommendations.

The day to day

• Develop status and compliance reports for executive forums.
• Manage Capex Steering Committee (CSC) submissions and funding processes – including developing PowerPoint pack, minutes, actions, releasing funding.
• Analyse financial and project performance status indicators and provide insights.
• Develop financial tooling and reporting using SAP, Excel, Service Now and Jira.
• Support monthly forecasting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) phasing.
• Conduct training sessions for stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge repositories and promote digital tools.

Why you are our next Portfolio Analyst

• Strong attention to detail, including financial and business acumen
• Minimum 2 years working in a PMO or project environment – particularly across financial management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate/ high in excel required.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Clarity, ServiceNow, MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, JIRA, PowerPlatform) helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, IT, engineering, Project Management or a related field a bonus.

What's in it for you?

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
• Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
• Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' days
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon

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