Senior Financial Consultant - Growth Product & Tech Partnership

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Hybrid

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. We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Senior Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of finance professionals, business leads and ERA Partners who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
Proven ability to work across diverse business areas and translate non-financial inputs into financial frameworks
Proven solid communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for varied audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting business leaders, product and/or technology teams
Experience in Corporate Development, M&A or Consulting industry
Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis frameworks, investment evaluation, and capital management
Exposure to agile or iterative development environments
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and synthesize ambiguous inputs
Proven self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a desire to influence strategic outcomes

Responsibilities

Drive growth in Optum Financial through consistent and rigorous evaluation of new and evolving growth ideas in partnership with product and technology teams
Translate complex technical and product concepts into clear, actionable financial models that inform investment decisions and strategic planning
Own the development and effectiveness of cost-benefit analyses (CBAs), by collaborating cross-functionally to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and drive clarity in financial narratives
Deliver concise, insight-driven updates to senior leadership that highlights key financial levers and trade-offs to support agile decision-making
Serve as a finance liaison to LOB's operators, product, and tech teams à helping bridge business strategy with financial execution