Senior Director Finance - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$159,300 - $273,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director Finance will serve as the finance leader for the Optum Financial Commercial business, with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision support. This role will partner closely with Commercial leadership to manage the financial performance of the business, provide insight into key business drivers, and support achievement of financial objectives, operating commitments, and long-range strategic priorities. 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

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related experience
5+ years of leadership experience, including direct or matrixed team leadership and development of high-performing finance talent
Experience managing a full P&L or large, complex financial portfolio, including revenue, expense, earnings, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions
Knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, accounting close processes, and enterprise finance governance
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, with experience developing clear, executive-ready financial materials
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business leaders, influence decisions, and translate financial analysis into actionable business strategy
Proven advanced financial modeling, forecasting, business case development, variance analysis, and executive reporting experience
Proven ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Demonstrated history of handling confidential information in accordance with company policy and industry standards

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant finance, accounting, or business certification
Healthcare, financial services, payments, banking, or technology-enabled business experience
Experience supporting commercial growth businesses, including pricing, product economics, client profitability, and strategic investment decisions
Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion SmartView, Essbase, Power BI, financial planning systems, or similar reporting and analytics tools
Proven excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics, develop compelling financial narratives, and present recommendations to senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a matrixed enterprise and build trusted relationships with business, finance, controllership, operations, strategy, product, and shared service partners

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and support the finance team supporting Commercial, setting clear priorities, establishing effective operating routines, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Serve as the primary finance business partner to Commercial leadership, providing financial guidance across revenue, margin, operating expense, capital investment, earnings, cash flow, and long-range planning
Manage the Commercial financial planning and performance management process, including monthly results, quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, long-range financial plans, and executive business reviews
Analyze business drivers, operational metrics, pricing dynamics, client trends, payer and provider activity, and market conditions to identify financial insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Partner with Commercial, product, operations, strategy, sales, controllership, treasury, Optum Bank, and enterprise finance teams to align financial plans with business strategy and ensure disciplined execution against commitments
Improve forecast accuracy, performance transparency, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities through effective financial analysis, operating discipline, and action-oriented recommendations
Lead financial evaluation of strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, client opportunities, partnerships, capital investments, new products, and potential M&A activity impacting the Commercial business
Oversee month-end close partnership, financial controls, variance analysis, and executive reporting to ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful communication of business performance
Develop executive-ready reporting, financial narratives, dashboards, and presentation materials that clearly communicate Commercial financial performance, business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Champion process improvement, automation, simplification, and scalable finance practices that strengthen planning discipline, decision quality, and team effectiveness