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.
The Senior Director Finance will serve as the finance leader for the Optum Financial Commercial business, with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision support. This role will partner closely with Commercial leadership to manage the financial performance of the business, provide insight into key business drivers, and support achievement of financial objectives, operating commitments, and long-range strategic priorities.
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:
- Lead, develop, and support the finance team supporting Commercial, setting clear priorities, establishing effective operating routines, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to Commercial leadership, providing financial guidance across revenue, margin, operating expense, capital investment, earnings, cash flow, and long-range planning
- Manage the Commercial financial planning and performance management process, including monthly results, quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, long-range financial plans, and executive business reviews
- Analyze business drivers, operational metrics, pricing dynamics, client trends, payer and provider activity, and market conditions to identify financial insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
- Partner with Commercial, product, operations, strategy, sales, controllership, treasury, Optum Bank, and enterprise finance teams to align financial plans with business strategy and ensure disciplined execution against commitments
- Improve forecast accuracy, performance transparency, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities through effective financial analysis, operating discipline, and action-oriented recommendations
- Lead financial evaluation of strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, client opportunities, partnerships, capital investments, new products, and potential M&A activity impacting the Commercial business
- Oversee month-end close partnership, financial controls, variance analysis, and executive reporting to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful communication of business performance
- Develop executive-ready reporting, financial narratives, dashboards, and presentation materials that clearly communicate Commercial financial performance, business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
- Champion process improvement, automation, simplification, and scalable finance practices that strengthen planning discipline, decision quality, and team effectiveness
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:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including direct or matrixed team leadership and development of high-performing finance talent
- Experience managing a full P&L or large, complex financial portfolio, including revenue, expense, earnings, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, accounting close processes, and enterprise finance governance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, with experience developing clear, executive-ready financial materials
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business leaders, influence decisions, and translate financial analysis into actionable business strategy
- Proven advanced financial modeling, forecasting, business case development, variance analysis, and executive reporting experience
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Demonstrated history of handling confidential information in accordance with company policy and industry standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant finance, accounting, or business certification
- Healthcare, financial services, payments, banking, or technology-enabled business experience
- Experience supporting commercial growth businesses, including pricing, product economics, client profitability, and strategic investment decisions
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion SmartView, Essbase, Power BI, financial planning systems, or similar reporting and analytics tools
- Proven excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics, develop compelling financial narratives, and present recommendations to senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrixed enterprise and build trusted relationships with business, finance, controllership, operations, strategy, product, and shared service partners
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 $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.