Senior Financial Consultant – Capital Finance - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2h•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Senior Financial Consultant – Capital Finance is a trusted financial advisor and strategic partner supporting Optum Rx and Pharmacy Care Services (PCS) leadership. This role plays a critical part in the planning, governance, and execution of the PCS capital portfolio, representing approximately $170M in annual capital spend. In this role, you will provide financial and operational oversight across capital planning, business case development, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting. You will serve as a key liaison between PCS leadership, Finance, and enterprise capital governance teams, ensuring alignment with UnitedHealth Group standards and driving disciplined capital execution. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, or related finance roles
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems (e.g., Essbase, PeopleSoft)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting capital planning, governance, or large investment portfolios
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting experience
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial processes and deliver actionable insights
Solid communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

Serve as the Capital Finance lead supporting the Optum Rx PCS capital investment portfolio
Support development, prioritization, and execution of the capital plan, ensuring effective deployment of capital resources
Manage capital planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis
Provide visibility into capital investments, benefits realization, and overall P&L impact
Ensure adherence to enterprise capital governance processes, controls, and reporting requirements
Analyze complex financial and operational challenges using advanced financial modeling and analytics
Support business case development and capital investment evaluation with data-driven insights and recommendations
Perform ad hoc analyses to inform capital prioritization, cost optimization, and strategic initiatives
Identify risks and opportunities in capital performance and recommend actionable solutions
Partner with PCS leadership, Finance, Product, IT, and enterprise governance teams to align on capital priorities and performance
Act as a key liaison between business and finance stakeholders to drive integrated planning, reporting, and accountability
Influence decision-making through strong financial insight, business acumen, and communication
Lead capital forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure accuracy and accountability
Deliver actionable insights to improve forecast precision and capital efficiency
Enhance reporting and analytics to improve visibility and decision support for senior leadership