Associate Finance Director

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

20h

About The Position

Optum is a global organization 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Reporting to and partnering with the Optum Operating Expense Finance Director, the Associate Director will play a key role as a financial advisor and business partner supporting financial administration, budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis, modeling, productivity tracking, and decision support. The role will support both senior operating and finance leadership, assisting with evaluation of financial plans and performance. Strategy As a key business partner to the Optum Operating Expense & Capital Management leadership team, this role will support financial planning associated with Optum’s Operating Expense and assist in assessing organizational performance against those plans Develop and maintain tools and processes to provide critical financial and operational information to leadership and support actionable recommendations on strategy and operations Support strategic recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis and projections You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
Seasoned and mature leader with 5+ years of broad finance experience
Advanced level of proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to turn analysis into action
Demonstrated “Businessperson” mentality coupled with exceptional financial acumen
Demonstrated ability to partner with the business yet be able to deliver uncomfortable messages around operating and financial performance as needed
Demonstrated ability to highlight issues/problems and convey complex thoughts in a clear, concise, and timely manner both in written and oral form
Demonstrated ability to influence superiors and peers inside of the Finance area to drive business performance
Demonstrated ability to identify financial and operating issues and partner with the business to find solutions to those issues
Proven mature and proactive, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner for business and finance leaders
Proven solid analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Proven effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with solid oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
Proven collaborative and flexible style, with a solid service mentality
Proven creativity, with experience implementing critical activities in ways that generate both operating improvements and efficiencies

Responsibilities

Oversight and accountability for key Optum Operating Cost financial reporting, including QBRs, controllership month‑end, and business planning; supports earnings release, board materials, and investor-related deliverables
Supports preparation of information for senior Optum leadership, including ad hoc and time‑sensitive requests, in partnership with the Finance Director
Understand and synthesize complex business and financial information and translate it into clear, concise, and actionable insights for leadership
Support recommendations regarding technology and tools to optimize financial reporting, including systems, dashboards, and reports
Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting routines
Developing and reporting forecasting and budgeting for assigned areas of Optum Operating Expense, ensuring SG&A accuracy and clear financial narratives
Develop and maintain cost allocation models and processes to support profitability insights and performance targets
Partner with Optum operating and finance leadership to support plans that achieve financial and business goals
Participate in and help guide cross‑divisional initiatives beyond direct span of control. Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within Optum