Commercial Finance Manager (Leeds)

Here at Optum UK we’re looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our Commercial Finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting to our Commercial Finance Director, you will be a key member of the commercial finance team working closely with our sales, commercial and operational teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied commercial finance role, we will look to you to support in the production of various commercial and investment appraisals as well as supporting in monthly investment case forecasting and reporting. As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will provide financial and commercial support on bids & tenders, contracts and pricing for our framework related contracts.

This role is split between working in our Leeds office (LS19) one day a week and the rest from home.

What you’ll do

• This is a dynamic end-to-end commercial finance role where you will be responsible for producing various commercial appraisals (including but not limited to product investment, divestment and new business opportunities) as well as providing proactive finance support to our operations, commercial and sales teams through our bids & tenders, contracting and pricing processes.
• The role will also support other corporate projects as and when required as well as providing support to the rest of the finance team in supporting with non-BAU requests that arise during busy periods such as month end.
• You will engage and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including provision of revenue/profitability analysis, sensitivity analysis and identification of financial risks and opportunities to help drive positive outcomes in these areas.
• Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include; Contract and Framework Reviews, understand and comment on the contract financial terms, including risks around for example invoicing, payment, liabilities & penalties.
• Support on ad-hoc corporate projects.
• Preparing insightful reporting and analysis to support management decision making.
• Financial Modelling and scenario testing for new business opportunities or new products, including ROI, DCF and other financial measures.

Who You’ll Be:

You will be an experienced finance professional who is either a qualified accountant or part qualified at the later stages. With previous commercial finance experience or a commercial mindset, you will have an inquisitive nature when reviewing data or contracts. Collaboration and building trusted relationships within Optum is key, you will have exposure to partnering with non-financial colleagues whilst providing forecasting or detailed financial modelling reports. We are fast paced, so the ability to work with competing demands and in a changing environment is key.

Other skills and experience we are looking for you to demonstrate include:

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture where appropriate.
• Commercial finance experience with knowledge of pricing strategies and contracting.
• Experience of performing commercial appraisals.
• Experience of working closely with non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent Excel skills including experience of complex modelling.
• Great communication skills at all levels.
• Qualified accountant (ACMA/ACA/ACCA) or part qualified (later stages).

Our Vision and Your Impact

Our vision is to be the leading provider of innovative healthcare technology that ultimately improves people’s lives. Are you interested in becoming part of that vision? Working with our customers, we are leading the way in the delivery of patient centred, connected, digitally enabled health and care services. Our customers and partners are using our solutions in all health and care settings, from GP surgeries and community care to high street pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, not for profit organisations and specialist services. Ranked in the top five HealthTech organisations in the UK, we are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare technology that will truly make a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Optum, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do. Optum is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.