Hybrid Associate Finance Director, PBM Analytics Lead

Optum; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Optum Ireland seeks an Associate Finance Director to lead financial analytics, planning and reporting for our pharmacy benefits teams. Based in Dublin with hybrid work between the office and home, you will influence senior leadership through accurate forecasts and strategic insights.

You will lead the network margin analytics team, partner with Industry Relations, Contract Management, Network and Legal, and own the end-to-end forecast process, driving efficiency with data tools and process

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA/MBA or equivalent credential.
• Proven extensive experience in financial analysis and related finance functions.
• Experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or developing analysts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, statements, and reporting.
• Demonstrated business curiosity with ability to analyse drivers and performance.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in matrixed environments and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the network margin analytics team, with coaching and workload prioritisation.
• Provide timely financial support for OptumRx business division and leaders.
• Serve as finance point of contact for Industry Relations, Contract Management, Network, and Legal.
• Align with Industry Relations and understand client renewal cycles and financial drivers.
• Influence contract management on discount guarantees and performance.
• Participate in client strategy discussions for improved performance.
• Perform in-depth ad hoc analysis for senior finance leadership.
• Track legislation risk with cross-functional teams to size and mitigate risk.
• Own end-to-end network margin forecast process.
• Interface with business leaders for planning and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with budgeting and forecasting teams across functions.
• Present to executive leadership at month-close and quarterly forecasts.
• Leverage technology and drive process improvements in data queries and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA or equivalent credential

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Optum Ireland seeks an Associate Finance Director to lead financial analytics, planning and reporting for our pharmacy benefits teams. Based in Dublin with hybrid work between the office and home, you will influence senior leadership through accurate forecasts and strategic insights.

You will lead the network margin analytics team, partner with Industry Relations, Contract Management, Network and Legal, and own the end-to-end forecast process, driving efficiency with data tools and process