Senior Manager of Operational Finance - Care Delivery

Senior Manager of Operational Finance - Care Delivery

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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum, part of United Health Group, is dedicated to caring, connecting, and growing together to transform care delivery. We leverage data, technology, and deep operational insight to improve health outcomes and optimize care delivery across communities.

Optum Health CA is seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Manager of Operational Finance to join our high‑impact team. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between Optum's central business functions and our field operations, serving as a trusted advisor to regional and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial acumen, operational insight, and communication prowess to help drive performance across our care delivery organizations.

As a key member of the finance team, you will lead efforts to evaluate regional performance, support strategic decision‑making, and develop actionable insights that enhance clinical and financial outcomes. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment and is passionate about transforming health care through data and collaboration.

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Partner with regional and executive leadership to assess financial and operational performance across care delivery markets
  • Lead financial modeling and analysis to evaluate new service lines, clinic expansions, and strategic initiatives
  • Provide deep insights into medical expense trends and develop mitigation strategies to improve cost slachtoffers and care quality
  • Support value‑based care initiatives by aligning financial planning with clinical outcomes and organizational goals
  • Act as a liaison between central finance teams and field operators, ensuring alignment on goals, metrics, and execution
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes
  • Mentor and develop junior finance team members, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and open communication
  • Oversee P&L management, including variance analysis and financial reporting—leveraging insights similar to those seen in roles for physician groups and delivery systems
• Operational Finance & Analytics
  • Drive financial performance monitoring through metrics and KPIs; translate operational and financial data into actionable recommendations
  • Support care delivery leaders with staffing analytics, cost‑containment strategies, and efficiency initiatives
• Business Partnership & Advisory
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clinical and operational leadership, bridging care delivery strategy and finance
  • Participate in value improvement initiatives, new program implementation, and ROI analysis for growth opportunities
• Systems, Improvements & Controls
  • Implement and optimize financial systems and data processes for accuracy in forecasting, reporting, and analytics‑referencing system improvement leadership seen in Optum corporate roles
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a finance team supporting operational finance across CA. Mentor direct reports, foster collaboration, and encourage continuous improvement

This position sits at the nexus of finance and care delivery, driving financial health, operational insights, and sustainable growth in one of Optum's most dynamic and impactful segments.

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/reference in.

• Bachelor verði in Finance, Accounting, or related field / relevant experience
• 5+…