Senior Business Analyst (Analytics & Reporting)

About the role

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a Senior Business Analyst for its Payment Integrity Business Analytics & Reporting (BAR) team in Dublin. The role supports payment policy performance reporting, forecasting and analytical initiatives, working with operational leaders, finance partners, actuarial teams and business stakeholders. It combines data analytics, business reporting, forecasting and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, review, forecast and trend complex operational and financial data to support business planning and decision-making
• Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers of performance, savings and operational results
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews through reporting, analysis and performance commentary
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, scorecards and analytical tools
• Monitor KPIs and identify trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues
• Partner with operations, finance, actuarial and business teams to provide analytical support and insights
• Perform ad hoc analyses and support forecasting, planning and reporting modernisation
• Gather and document business requirements and present findings clearly to stakeholders
• Improve reporting processes, data quality and operational efficiency through automation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in business analytics, financial analysis, reporting or related fields
• Experience with large datasets and relational databases, and with building reports, dashboards and scorecards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with cross-functional teams
• Eligible to work in Ireland without restriction

Required skills

• SQL, Oracle, Teradata, Snowflake or similar platforms
• Preferred: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python and experience with forecasting, business reviews and reporting automation

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, with Irish residents able to split hours between Dublin or Letterkenny and a home office
• Career development opportunities