Director Financial Analytics - 2306745

Overview

Optum is a global organisation 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.

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.

There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.

With a continued record of growth and stability, we\'re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

The

Director of Financial Analytics

oversees a team responsible for financial analytics and modelling in support of Optum Rx Finance and Accounting.

This team works on initiatives impacting OptumRx's top clients and the overall business, providing financial modelling and analysis related to top clients, identifying factors influencing client financials and profitability, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement solutions.

Key responsibilities include developing Rebate Credits strategies, conducting financial forecasting, coordinating client initiatives, and providing support for strategic projects.

The position requires leadership skills, quantitative expertise, experience in the industry, financial acumen, strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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

Provide leadership to the analytics team, empowering members to deliver high-quality solutions that support client financial outcomes and drive business impact.

Offer dedicated support to top clients by interfacing with client leads and market presidents to address client needs, strategies, analytics insights, and solution development.

Understanding the factors driving client performance / profitability and developing solution options to drive client optimization efforts.

Collaborate closely with teams across Finance & Accounting, Client Management, Underwriting, Formulary, and Billing to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior leaders.

Monitor client underperformance and manage strategies, solutions, and progress in partnership with Client Management and Underwriting leadership.

Provide analytics and process support for Rebate Credits (AmCap, MFP, BioSims), including identifying key drivers impacting financials and refining credit processes to enhance logic, analytics, and data quality.

Support various aspects of monthly close and quarterly forecasting activities Lead integration efforts for multiple rebate model refinements related to billing accuracy and formulary impacts and develop models to support client scenarios and impact analyses.

Oversee management of the requests pipeline; prepare insights, recommendations, and solution proposals.

Manage resource allocation and project prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Promote knowledge sharing and mentoring and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

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 OR equivalent experience

Extensive experience in data analytics roles, preferably in healthcare and / or in PBM business and within a finance domain

Proven track record of leading teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in consulting or strategic advisory roles

Soft Skills

Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels across the organization

Experience in effectively managing cross-functional projects and teams

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.

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