Sr Financial Consultant - 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.

Optum is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Sr Financial Consultant to support our IT organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and forecasting within complex organizational structures, and will serve as a trusted partner to IT leadership. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, able to build effective partnerships with IT and other organizational leaders to gain a deep understanding of operational dynamics, enabling them to deliver insightful financial guidance and support.

Strong communication skills are essential, as this role will regularly present financial results and actionable insights to senior leaders and decision makers.

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.

• Financial Analysis & Forecasting
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to support IT operational and strategic initiatives
  • Develop and maintain financial forecasts for IT spend across multiple cost pools
  • Monitor actuals vs. forecast and provide variance analysis with actionable insights
  • Partner with the Workforce Management team to incorporate workforce modeling inputs into financial forecasts
  • Analyze workforce data and trends to support accurate and strategic financial planning
  • Ensure alignment between workforce planning and financial forecasting processes
• Cost Pool Oversight
  • Provide financial oversight for multiple IT cost pools, ensuring accurate allocation and tracking
  • Analyze cost distribution across business contract P&Ls and ensure transparency and accountability
  • Support cost optimization efforts and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Business Partnership
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to IT leadership, helping them manage budgets and optimize spend
  • Participate in regular reviews with IT stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals
  • Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for IT decision-makers
• Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries tailored to IT leadership
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of IT financials to senior finance and business leaders
  • Collaborate with accounting and FP&A teams to ensure alignment on financial processes and policies
• Process Improvement & Systems
  • Support automation and enhancement of financial reporting tools and processes
  • Partner with IT and finance systems teams to improve reporting capabilities

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.

• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with demonstrated ability to translate financial data into executive-level reporting and insights
• Government contracting experience with a focus on indirect rate and cost pool analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Detail‑oriented, with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in handling ad‑hoc requests and recurring deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial findings clearly and concisely to senior leaders and decision makers
• Solid time management and prioritization skills, with a…