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Job Description
Financial Operations Specialist
Optum is seeking a highly skilled Financial Operations Specialist to join our team in Ireland. As a key member of our financial operations team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes.
Key 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
Requirements:
- 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