Associate Director of Finance - Telecommute

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.

The Associate Finance Director is responsible for various financial functions including business analytics, metrics reporting and ad-hoc analysis for the Optum team. This person will drive prioritization of investments across Optum to drive future revenue growth while maximizing financial returns. This role will also partner with the Optum Tech leadership team providing executive finance support and help deliver on Tech Forward.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead development of business/financial case for specific initiatives, capital investments and new business opportunities


• Develop metrics, benchmarks, and analytics to guide appropriate investments


• Partner with BU & segment finance to ensure cost management and investments are reasonable and aligned with defined performance targets and financial thresholds


• Assist in prioritization of investment for the business, providing recommendations based on financial and non-financial targets


• Analyze and maintain monthly product P&Ls and review results with leadership


• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement


• Complete standard variance analysis and research variance drivers and explain cause-effect relationships


• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend, and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies


• Act as subject matter expert on the supported segment & apply in-depth knowledge of the business for recommendations to management

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 Accounting, Finance, or related field


• 5+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience


• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (Pivot tables, VLookups, Macros)


• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with PowerPoint


• Ability to manage and synthesize large amounts of data


• Experience utilizing solid analytical skills and business acumen


• Knowledge of GAAP, fundamental financial concepts and procedures


• Experience prioritizing & managing demanding workloads with concurrent deadlines


• Ability to act decisively and proactively, anticipating change, and modify plans/timetables as needed


• Ability to use proper discretion when dealing with confidential information exhibiting a high level of integrity


• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and partner to those we serve in the business

Preferred Qualifications:

• Natural curiosity to learn more, dig into details, understand key drivers of our business


• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and communication (written and verbal) skills


• Assertive, self-starting personality with a customer service attitude


• PeopleSoft Experience, Hyperion SmartView and/or Essbase


• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change


• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed organization and with cross-functional partners

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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