Job Description
Senior Director of Finance – Dublin / Hybrid: Lead a global finance team and drive strategic vision for a new service line within the Optum network.
As a Fortune Global top 10 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. 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.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- 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 provide 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