Optum, the fast-growing part of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business. Our teams are dedicated to modernising the health care system and improving the lives of people and communities.

Serving virtually every dimension of the health system, we work with a diverse set of clients across 150 countries – from those who diagnose and treat patients to those who pay for care, deliver health services, and those who supply the cures. Optum maintains operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Our innovative partnerships provide technology and tools that enable unprecedented collaboration and efficiency. As a result, we can tap into valuable health care data to uncover insights and develop strategies for better care at lower costs.

About the Role:

This position sits within the EMEA tax team (3 individuals) which is part of the overall global tax group and includes teams in the US, India and South America. The EMEA team provides tax support to the International UnitedHealth Group business.

As a Senior Tax Consultant, you will be involved in all aspects of international tax, including tax accounting, tax compliance and tax planning. The role requires an individual who can manage a variety of tasks and deadlines and who continually seeks to identify and implement process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing direct and indirect tax compliance

• Assisting on the various strategic and structuring projects

• Preparation of the annual corporation tax returns and workings

• Assist with the corporate tax accounting for statutory and quarterly group reporting

• Manage UnitedHealth Group’s response to direct and indirect tax queries from tax authorities

• Provide direct and indirect tax guidance and support to finance and business teams enquiries

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or comparable education

• Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)/Chartered Tax Consultant Qualification

• Significant relevant experience, preferably with an International CPA and/or Fortune 500 corporate tax team.

• Proven ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with shifting priorities and deadlines

• Strong computer literacy

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and cross-functional environment

• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Strong writing and quantitative skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent qualification

• Prior experience with international direct or indirect tax responsibilities

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.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organisation around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work. ℠

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 believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.