Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Dublin / Hybrid

As a Fortune Global top 10 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland for 25 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,000 talented individuals.

With a strong ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future. We are excited to introduce a new service line within the Optum network, focused on biosimilar commercialisation. This initiative represents a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare and pharma solutions. This role offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of something new, where your contributions will directly shape the future direction and success of the business. You’ll enjoy the benefits of working within a well-established company while also experiencing the excitement, agility, and innovation typically found in a new venture.

Optum is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Finance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, providing strategic financial insights, and driving financial performance across the organization. This position is for a new service line within the Optum network, will be based in Ireland and will require close collaboration with various stakeholders, including senior management, regional finance teams, and other cross-functional departments.

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 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 Nuvaila 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
•    Support business development team on deals analyses for supply & demand agreements of drug products
•    Work with parent organization to design and implement an order-to-cash process leveraging SAP system
•    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

Required Qualifications:

•    Degree in finance, accounting, and / or related field
•    Proven previous professional experience in finance and / or accounting 
•    Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles
•    Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and financial reporting, with experience managing big data sets
•    Strong 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
•    Experience with Hyperion Essbase / Smartview
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.