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Join a high-performing team that powers strategic decision-making and drives performance at one of Australias leading telecommunications providers. Were looking for a Commercial Analyst to play a key role in our Commercial Finance team at Optus.As a Commercial Analyst, youll support a dynamic mix of financial planning, forecasting, business casing, product profitability, and performance management activities. Your insights will help guide the performance of our Customer Facing Units including Consumer, Business, Enterprise, Wholesale, and Satellite.Youll report to a Commercial Director and work closely with a Commercial Finance Business Partner, aligning to a specific product and/or segment to support the business with in-depth analysis, strategic insights, and data-driven decisions.Your ImpactDeliver accurate and driver-based forecast models, partnering with the business to align outputs to strategic goals.Analyse weekly and month-end results, creating insights and presenting findings via executive-ready dashboards and presentations.Design and maintain models that underpin annual budgets and long-term plans.Identify financial risks and opportunities to influence commercial decisions.Conduct deep-dives and Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) to extract learnings and opportunities.Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, delivering meaningful financial guidance and support.Support the development of effective internal controls across financial and operational functions.Present insights to senior stakeholders and participate in strategic workshops.What you''ll bringA university degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics.CA or CPA certification is preferred or in the process of obtaining.Experience working as a data or commercial analyst, ideally in telecommunications or a related consulting field.Strong Excel modelling skills and experience with TM1.Awareness of Australias telco landscape, including competitors and product trends.Excellent communication skills written, verbal, and presentation.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.High attention to detail, impartiality, and negotiation skills.Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:3 days in the office, 2 days remote with flexible hours to suit!Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giverAll Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the Parents at Work portalOwn 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 officeFree Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying yes to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We''re here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr