Job Description
Senior Director of Finance – Dublin / Hybrid
Optum is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Finance organization of a growth business that will be a new service line within the Optum network.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of something new, where your contributions will directly shape the future direction and success of the business.
- Serve as the senior leader developing and leading a global finance team
- Responsible for all financial operations, and financial reporting within Optum's Nuvaila business
- Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Engage with accounting team on the preparation of all internal financial statements to support corporate financial reporting requirements
- Drive near and long-term strategic vision and priorities of the organization and help lead business development activities including product licensing, co-development, and royalty arrangements
- Serve as a strategic partner to the organization, providing insights to support key decisions and drive long-term business plans
- Identify opportunities for expansion into new product areas
- Participate as a senior executive in supplier contract negotiations, and provides executive sponsorship in managing supplier relationships
Requirements
- Degree in finance, accounting, and/or related field
- Extensive professional experience in finance and/or accounting
- Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of the organization
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharmaceutical and/or life science industry experience
- Experience in health care government programs
- Experience with supporting commercial teams to create, execute, optimize, and rethink profitable growth strategies
- Confidence and assertiveness, with strong influencing skills across business functions and the ability to deliver difficult messages when necessary
- Adaptability and flexibility, willingness to embrace change and work effectively in ambiguous situations
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
At Optum, 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.
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.