Associate Director of Finance - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

As a senior member on the OptumRx 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 PeopleSoft/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

Responsibilities

Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes across CPS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives
Own and manage the consolidated forecast and reporting cadence, including establishing clear timelines, dependencies, and review cycles across deliverables
Drive consistency and quality in executive-level financial outputs, ensuring clear, actionable insights for leadership
Develop and oversee business planning initiatives that deliver insight-driven analyses and support strategic decision-making
Conduct ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to support cost optimization and strategic decision-making
Design and enhance analytics frameworks and performance metrics to improve visibility into business performance
Translate complex data into actionable insights that connect results, trends, and business drivers for senior leadership
Identify and implement system and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology and process upgrades that validate and synthesize data to inform financial planning
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, proactively influencing decisions through data-driven insights
Evaluate financial plans and operational metrics to guide strategic direction
Ensure alignment across stakeholders by communicating clear recommendations and maintaining a forward-looking perspective
Lead, develop, and mentor a team in a matrixed environment
Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure high-quality deliverables
Provide oversight and direction across team outputs, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive financial story is delivered
Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement