Optus

At Optus, we are not just passively waiting for the future to happen - we are actively shaping it. By embracing new technologies and constantly striving for improvement, we are dedicated to creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.

We are committed to being Australia's most beloved everyday brand, fostering strong and lasting customer relationships through our unique customer connections. With our digital presence expanding across all aspects of our business, we are creating an environment where the best people can do their best work.

As a highly sought-after employer and employment brand, Optus has a reputation for attracting and hiring top talent from all sectors. We are driven to be a world-class organisation, and this starts with hiring exceptional individuals like you.

The Financial Operations (R2R) team is responsible for the Record to Report, ‘R2R’, function for Consumer Australia and Enterprise Australia. 

The team are accountable for ensuring that Financial and Customer related data is appropriately captured within SAP to comply with Accounting and International Standards, supports Optus, Singtel and Regulatory reporting requirements and analysis, and is timely and accurate. 

Based in Sydney - Macquarie Park, this role is an 18 month parental leave cover role.

As a Finance Manager – Enterprise Carriage, you will work closely with the outsourced BPO team delivering services to Optus and ensures there is effective governance and control of the P&L for the respective portfolio and related Balance Sheet within Enterprise Australia. You will also be partnering with the finance business partners and key business stakeholders to ensure effective change management to support the efficient and effective operationalisation of business initiatives and other changes.

The Enterprise Carriage portfolios covered are Mobile Post Paid & Mobile Broadband, Mobility Applications & Messaging, Machine 2 Machine / Internet of Things, Voice and Data & Internet Protocol.

What makes you perfect for this role?

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance, with CPA/CA studies being advantageous.
• Significant work experience in a dynamic, high-volume financial accounting role.
• Demonstrates strong technical accounting skills and exhibits solid analytical ability, showcasing a proactive approach to investigation.
• Advanced relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and experience with SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues concisely.
• Experience leading teams and managing change management initiatives.
• Exceptional prioritisation skills and proven ability to thrive under pressure.

Perks we love at Optus

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide
• Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!)
• Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
• A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
• Hybrid ways of working
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD via our Optus bus. Our 999 Metro Connect service connecting you to and from Macquarie University Metro Station to Optus Campus every 6-8 minutes, morning and afternoon!

Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes!

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. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.