Finance Manager / Business Partner

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

The Financial Manager / Business Partner is responsible for financial analytics, planning, and reporting in support of our Industry Relations team.

Schedule: Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday – Thursday, 9am – 5:30pm & Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform financial modeling, data analysis, and business planning in support of Optum’s Network business financial forecast, budget, and long-range plan

• Maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial stability

• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions, as necessary

• Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, projections and variance analytics to senior management and other stakeholders

• Collaborate with key business partners across the organization to support forecast assumptions, share insights and scenario sensitivities 

• Support the annual budgeting process, providing guidance and recommendations to department heads and senior management

• Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams, assisting in cost control initiatives and driving operational efficiency

• Leverage technology and carry out process improvement activities

You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• ACA, ACCA, or CPA qualified

• Proven professional experience in finance and / or accounting 

• Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles

• Intermediate level of proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and financial reporting, with experience managing big data sets

• Skills in utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical and/or life science industry experience

• Proficiency in project management tools and software and Tableau or other data visualization software experience

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

 

 

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