Associate Director of Finance - Remote2366055 | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Remote

Senior Financial Advisor

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 Optum Rx 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.

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Business Planning & Analysis
• Analytics & Metrics Development
• System Enhancement & Optimization
• Executive Advisory & Influence
• Team Leadership & Development

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.

• 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

• 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 People Soft/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 United Health 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.

Final date to receive applications:
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 United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.