Principal Data Analyst, Financial Analytics,

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Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies with extensive resources and opportunities. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years and are building a dynamic and diverse team of talent.

As a member of a newly established team, you will provide financial analytics and modelling to support Optum Rx Finance and Accounting operations. This team is responsible for initiatives that impact OptumRx's leading clients and the broader business, offering financial modelling and analysis related to major accounts, identifying key drivers of client financial outcomes and profitability, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement effective solutions. Principal duties include performing financial forecasting and modelling, leveraging data analytics to deliver insights into financial performance, trend drivers and supporting strategic projects via analytical expertise.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny locations and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

• Leverage analytics and modelling insights to understand the factors driving client performance / profitability and developing solution options to drive client optimization efforts.
• Provide dedicated analytics support to top clients, supporting client strategies, recommendations, and development of solutions development.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Finance & Accounting, Client Management, Underwriting, Formulary, and Billing to deliver analytics insights and recommendations.
• Monitor client underperformance and manage strategies, solutions, and progress in partnership with Client Management and Underwriting leadership.
• Provide analytics and process support for Rebate Credits (AmCap, MFP, BioSims), including identifying key drivers impacting financials and refining credit processes to enhance logic, analytics, and data quality.
• Support various aspects of monthly close and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Support integration efforts for multiple rebate model refinements related to billing accuracy and formulary impacts and develop models to support client scenarios and impact analyses.

We encourage a culture where performance is rewarded and recognition is provided for delivering results, with opportunities for development across roles.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, finance, or equivalent experience
• Experience in SQL, Databricks and/or Python, with the ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Experience in financial modelling

• Experience in finance or consulting or strategic advisory roles
• Healthcare, PBM or Pharma experience

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholders from multiple levels and disciplines

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

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.