About the Role:

As the Senior Finance Director for Optum Ireland you will be responsible for driving the financial strategy for Ireland Operations. Our Finance Directors generate forecasts, and analyze trends in sales, SG&A, premium yields and other areas of business.

In addition, you will research economic progressions to assist with the organization's financial planning and partner with upper management when presenting consequent recommendations. There will also be responsibilities such as team management, budget planning and analysis

Responsibilities:

Works closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
Works closely with Group Accounting Policy and Corporate tax to drive financial strategy and execution for the unit.
Knows where to obtain all relevant data and uses financial reporting software to efficiently meet the reporting needs of management
Understands and incorporates industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions
Produces clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a clear, compelling message
Leads in the financial management of capital, operating expense and develops metrics, benchmarks and analytics to guide the appropriate investment in infrastructure
Lead a team that develops and maintains financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
Bring leading, innovative ideas to Optum Ireland
Assure flawless operational execution for new initiatives
Responsible for leading a successful team
Oversee FP&A and Audit teams in Ireland

Required Qualifications:

Qualified Accountant - (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
Experience in Multinational Financial operations team.
Group Reporting Accounting experience
FP&A and Business Accounting Experience
Considerable experience in preparing Senior level presentations and reports
Demonstrated years of supervisory / leadership experience
Previous experience leading a team
Knowledge of US GAAP Reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with US10-K reporting

Please note you must currently be eligible to work without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

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