Associate Director of Strategic Finance - Eden Prairie Preferred, Remote Considered
About The Position
Whole Health Solutions is looking for an Associate Director of Strategic Finance to join their team. This role will focus on growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and the business teams. Furthermore, this role will lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the 5 year growth trajectory of the business. Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum’s Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care. 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
- 7+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, business development, or a combination of finance and strategy roles
- 5+ years of experience driving growth initiatives, such as new product development, market expansion, or investment evaluation
- Proven experience building and managing long-range (3–5 year) business or financial plans tied to enterprise strategy
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and business outcomes
- Experience evaluating complex business opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization
- Advanced ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured insights and recommendations
- Healthcare experience and/or experience operating in a large, matrixed environment
Nice To Haves
- Reside within a commutable distance to Eden Prairie, MN
Responsibilities
- Lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the five year growth trajectory of the business in partnership with the office of the CEO and Strategy and Planning
- Drive growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and technology teams
- Translate complex product concepts into clear, actionable financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning
- Own the development and effectiveness of cost benefit analyses (CBAs), collaborating cross functionally to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and clarify financial narratives
- Deliver concise, insight-driven financial updates to senior leadership, highlighting key levers and trade offs to enable agile decision making
- Serve as a trusted finance partner to line of business operators, operations, product, and technology teams—bridging business strategy with financial execution
- Flex across a wide range of finance responsibilities as the needed to support the CFO of the Whole Health Solutions
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
