Associate Director of Finance - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Telecommuter policy

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Associate Director of Finance to join the FP&A team. This remote role supports the Specialty & Home Delivery Pharmacy segment, reporting to the VP of Finance and partnering with senior executives to deliver insights.

You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and analytics, drive efficiency, and mentor a team in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a strong finance foundation and excellent communication to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant, high-impact finance experience.
• 1+ years in FP&A, P&L ownership, or consolidation-type role.
• Proven excellent communication and organization skills.
• Demonstrated solid analytics background and attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Lead volume forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across Specialty & Home Delivery pharmacies.
• Own and manage the consolidated forecast and reporting cadence.
• Drive quality in executive-level outputs with actionable insights for leadership.
• Develop and oversee business planning initiatives and ad-hoc analyses.
• Design analytics frameworks and performance metrics for leadership visibility.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Forecasting

P&L ownership

Executive communication

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Associate Director of Finance - Remote (2383970)

Associate Director of Finance - Remote - 2383970

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.

As a senior member on the OptumRx Specialty & Home Delivery Pharmacy FP&A team, you will report to the Vice President of Finance and serve as a financial advisor and strategic partner to top Specialty & Home Delivery business executives. This role is built for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing deliverables , and who can independently manage an operating cadence, create clarity amid ambiguity, and consistently deliver executive-ready insights.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Lead volume forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes across Specialty & Home Delivery pharmacies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives
  • Own and manage the consolidated forecast and reporting cadence, including establishing clear timelines, dependencies, and review cycles across deliverables
  • Drive consistency and quality in executive-level volume & financial outputs, ensuring clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Business Planning & Analysis
  • Develop and oversee business planning initiatives that deliver insight-driven analyses and support strategic decision-making
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to support cost optimization and strategic decision-making
• Analytics & Metrics Development
  • Design and enhance analytics frameworks and performance metrics to improve visibility into volume performance
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights that connect results, trends, and business drivers for senior leadership
• Identify and implement system and process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology and process upgrades that validate and synthesize data to inform financial planning
• Executive Advisory & Influence
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, proactively influencing decisions through data-driven insights
  • Evaluate financial plans and operational metrics to guide strategic direction
  • Ensure alignment across stakeholders by communicating clear recommendations and maintaining a forward-looking perspective
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team member in a matrixed environment
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Provide oversight and direction across team outputs, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive financial story is delivered
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant, high-impact finance experience
• 1+ years in FP&A, P&L ownership, or consolidation-type role
• Proven excellent communication and organization skills
• Demonstrated solid analytics background and attention to details
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in pharmacy, PBM, or broader healthcare environments (e.g., health systems, payers, or healthcare services)
• 1+ years of people leadership including setting direction, delegating effectively, and ensuring high-quality team deliverables
• Experience managing multiple, concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced environment, including prioritization and on-time execution
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft/Oracle
• Background creating insight-driven financial analysis with executive-ready narratives
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated solid business acumen with the ability to proactively partner cross-functionally, validate inputs, and synthesize information into clear recommendations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including leveraging evolving technologies to enhance FP&A processes and team productivity

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, and regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.