Senior Financial Consultant - Product & Tech Partnership

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.

We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Senior Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of finance professionals, business leads and ERA Partners who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way.

This position follows a hybrid schedule withfour in-office days per week.

• Drive growth in Optum Financial through consistent and rigorous evaluation of new and evolving growth ideas in partnership with product and technology teams
• Translate complex technical and product concepts into clear, actionable financial models that inform investment decisions and strategic planning
• Own the development and effectiveness of cost‑benefit analyses (CBAs), by collaborating cross‑functionally to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and drive clarity in financial narratives
• Deliver concise, insight‑driven updates to senior leadership that highlights key financial levers and trade‑offs to support agile decision‑making
• Serve as a finance liaison to LOB's operators, product, and tech teams a helping bridge business strategy with financial execution

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.

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
• Proven ability to work across diverse business areas and translate non‑financial inputs into financial frameworks
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for varied audiences

• Experience supporting business leaders, product and/or technology teams
• Experience in Corporate Development, M&A or Consulting industry
• Familiarity with cost‑benefit analysis frameworks, investment evaluation, and capital management
• Exposure to agile or iterative development environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and synthesize ambiguous inputs
• Proven self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and a desire to influence strategic outcomes

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health 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.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.