Associate Director of Finance - Remote

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.

As a senior member on the OptumRx CPS FP&A team, you will report to the Vice President of Finance and serve as a financial advisor and strategic partner to top CPS business executives. This role is built for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing deliverables , and who can independently manage an operating cadence, create clarity amid ambiguity, and consistently deliver executive-ready insights.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes across CPS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives

Own and manage the consolidated forecast and reporting cadence, including establishing clear timelines, dependencies, and review cycles across deliverables

Drive consistency and quality in executive-level financial outputs, ensuring clear, actionable insights for leadership

Business Planning & Analysis

Develop and oversee business planning initiatives that deliver insight-driven analyses and support strategic decision-making

Conduct ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to support cost optimization and strategic decision-making

Analytics & Metrics Development

Design and enhance analytics frameworks and performance metrics to improve visibility into business performance

Translate complex data into actionable insights that connect results, trends, and business drivers for senior leadership

System Enhancement & Optimization

Identify and implement system and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology and process upgrades that validate and synthesize data to inform financial planning

Executive Advisory & Influence

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, proactively influencing decisions through data-driven insights

Evaluate financial plans and operational metrics to guide strategic direction

Ensure alignment across stakeholders by communicating clear recommendations and maintaining a forward-looking perspective

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, develop, and mentor a team in a matrixed environment

Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure high-quality deliverables

Provide oversight and direction across team outputs, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive financial story is delivered

Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

7+ years of relevant, high-impact finance experience

1+ years in FP&A, P&L ownership, or consolidation-type role

Proven excellent communication and organization skills

Demonstrated solid analytics background and attention to details

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in pharmacy, PBM, or broader healthcare environments (e.g., health systems, payers, or healthcare services)

1+ years of people leadership including setting direction, delegating effectively, and ensuring high-quality team deliverables

Experience managing multiple, concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced environment, including prioritization and on-time execution

Experience with enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft/Oracle

Background creating insight-driven financial analysis with executive-ready narratives

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and cross-functional environment

Demonstrated solid business acumen with the ability to proactively partner cross-functionally, validate inputs, and synthesize information into clear recommendations

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including leveraging evolving technologies to enhance FP&A processes and team productivity

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 marginalized 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.