Associate Finance Director

UnitedHealth Group•Lafayette, LA

1d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Finance Director is a high impact individual contributor who serves as the operational and analytical right hand to the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. This role owns the quarterly forecasting model, leads data gathering for upstream and executive reporting, and prepares initial financial and business commentary that shapes leadership discussions. The Associate Finance Director plays a critical role in ensuring forecast accuracy, insight quality, and timely communication, acting as a trusted thought partner to senior finance leadership. This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles
Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
Experience using Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
Experience preparing executive level reporting and commentary
Ability to travel domestically up to 10%25 of the time
Ability to work full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reside within Lafayette, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana or Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Strategic and analytical thinking
Ownership mindset and accountability
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Prioritization and deadline management
Trusted partner mentality and discretion with sensitive information
Operates as a senior individual contributor with significant autonomy
Comfortable challenging assumptions and elevating insights
Detail oriented while maintaining a broader business perspective
Collaborative, responsive, and solution-oriented
Attention to detail with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA/CMA (preferred, not required)
Healthcare experience (preferred, not required)
Experience working closely with senior executives or finance leadership
Familiarity with enterprise planning systems (e.g., Planful, Hyperion, or similar)
Experience supporting quarterly forecast cycles in a complex environment

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the quarterly forecast model, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability
Integrate inputs from business partners, systems, and historical performance into forecasts
Perform variance analysis versus plan, prior forecast, and actuals to identify risks and opportunities
Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and model structure
Gather, validate, and consolidate financial and operational data for upstream and executive reporting
Ensure alignment of reported metrics across FP&A, Accounting, and operational teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for ad hoc data requests related to forecasts and performance
Maintain strong data hygiene, documentation, and auditability of key assumptions and outputs
Prepare initial financial and business performance commentary for forecasts, reviews, and leadership materials
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights and narratives for senior leadership
Act as a strategic thought partner to the VP, FP&A, proactively identifying key drivers, trends, and risks
Support preparation for executive reviews, board materials, and other leadership level deliverables
Partner with business leaders to understand drivers of performance and forecast changes
Provide guidance on financial implications of initiatives, investments, and tradeoffs
Influence decision making through strong analysis, clear communication, and business acumen