Director of Finance
About The Position
The Director of Finance serves as a strategic finance partner to Optum Insight Operations, Product and Market Leadership, providing financial leadership, business insights, and decision support across assigned business units. The role is responsible for end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost management, and performance analysis, partnering with leaders to advance operational and strategic objectives in a complex, matrixed organization. The position oversees financial management and cost oversight for Advisory Provider and Payer, Imaging and Life Sciences, including workforce planning, vendor management, financial modeling, and expense optimization. It leads planning processes and develops financial models, reporting, and analytical tools to support business decisions, while monitoring results and identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and resource utilization. The Director also establishes cost allocation methodologies, profitability models, processes, controls, and reporting capabilities. The role leads, mentors, and develops finance team members and influences cross-functional teams and initiatives. The position requires a degree in a related field, at least five years of FP&A experience, at least one year of people or formal team leadership experience, and demonstrated financial, analytical, communication, and business-partnering capabilities.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
- At least 1 year of people leadership or formal team leadership experience.
- Solid background in healthcare, financial, and analytical data.
- Demonstrated success solving complex business problems and leading analytical work with meaningful impact.
- Solid business and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify highly complex topics for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable financial plans.
- Ability to partner effectively across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
- Strong business acumen and ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Experience driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and financial discipline.
- Collaborative leadership style focused on team development and stakeholder engagement.
- Integrity, accountability, and commitment to organizational success in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Own financial management and cost oversight for Advisory Provider and Payer, Imaging and Life Sciences, including workforce planning, vendor management, financial modeling, and expense optimization.
- Partner with Optum Insight Operations and General Manager Leadership to assess business-unit and intersegment partner performance against budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic objectives.
- Provide senior leaders with financial guidance and actionable recommendations based on analysis of performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, business partners, consultants, and governance committees to support strategic initiatives and financial objectives.
- Align financial plans and operating strategies with enterprise and segment goals.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the assigned business area.
- Oversee operating expense management and SG&A forecasting, ensuring accuracy and accountability in financial plans and projections.
- Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and analytical tools for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Prepare executive-level financial reporting, performance metrics, and business narratives for leadership review.
- Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Support financial reporting, audits, regulatory requirements, and corporate finance initiatives as needed.
- Design, implement, and maintain cost allocation methodologies and profitability models.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Establish and enhance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities that improve decision-making and operational effectiveness.
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, resource allocation decisions, and organizational priorities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Manage work allocation, training, and problem resolution to support successful team performance.
- Influence and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives beyond direct reporting relationships.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
