Chief Financial Officer, Optum Care Delivery South (WellMed)

UnitedHealth Group•San Antonio, TX

37d•$225,000 - $375,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Optum Care Delivery South (WellMed) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, performance management, and operational insight across WellMed. This role partners with the Optum Health Care Delivery CFO and the broader executive leadership team, while navigating the matrixed corporate structure of Optum Health. The CFO will support a large-scale, physician-led care delivery system operating under value-based, risk-based, and fee-for-service models, with a strong emphasis on Medicare Advantage populations and complex chronic care management. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will serve as a critical business partner, translating financial performance into actionable strategies that drive growth, affordability, and quality outcomes.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in complex, matrixed organizations
10+ years of experience in healthcare finance (provider, payer-provider, or value-based care environments)
10+ years of people leadership experience, including leading through senior leaders
10+ years working with Medicare Advantage populations and complex chronic care management
Demonstrated ability to translate complex analytics into actionable business strategies
Solid executive communication and influencing skills
Executive level experience within physician groups, risk-bearing entities or Medicare Advantage-focused organizations
Proven track record supporting value-based care models and population health economics

Responsibilities

Serve as a core member of the South Region leadership team, accountable for financial performance and strategic outcomes
Partner closely with clinical and operational leaders to align financial strategy with care delivery priorities
Leverage Healthcare Economics team to support field operations, provide actionable insights to clinical leaders, and evaluate complex VBC arrangements with provider partners
Enable execution of WellMed’s value-based care model through financial insight and discipline
Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across the South region
Drive transparency into performance through robust reporting, analytics and executive dashboards
Rapidly assess financial and operational challenges and translate into clear executive recommendations
Lead financial oversight of risk-based and capitated arrangements (MA, value-based contracts)
Conduct medical cost trend analysis, utilization review and performance optimization strategies
Partner with clinical teams to improve outcomes while managing total cost of care
Support market expansion, provider network growth and clinic footprint optimization
Provide financial leadership for M&A activity including valuation, diligence, structuring and integration
Evaluate investments in care delivery capabilities (primary care, specialty services ancillary offerings)
Monitor operating costs across clinics, care delivery services and support functions
Identify and implement cost efficiency initiatives and productivity improvements
Advance standardization, scalability and operational rigor across the region
Lead capital planning, prioritization and deployment across clinics and service lines
Support investments in care model innovation, technology and patient experience capabilities
Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization with strong operating discipline
Evaluate organizational structure to continuously improve effectiveness and scalability
Foster a culture aligned with WellMed’s physician-led, patient-first values
Ensure compliance with public company financial standards, controls and reporting requirements
Drive integration with broader Optum systems, processes and governance frameworks