Finance Manager – Strategic Finance (Investments & Valuation)

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 91,700 - 163,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Eden Prairie seeks a Finance Manager to join their elite team. This role involves driving strategic growth within Optum Financial, focusing on the Bank of Healthcare. Key responsibilities include evaluating new ideas, developing financial models, and providing financial updates to leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range from $91,700 to $163,700 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development.
• Experience in corporate development, M&A, or consulting.
• Proven ability to translate non-financial inputs into financial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth initiatives within Optum Financial's Bank of Healthcare.
• Deliver concise financial updates to senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to various teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Business case development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Optum is a global organization delivering care, powered by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do here will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people to the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.

At Optum, you’ll find a culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and continuous growth—along with comprehensive benefits and meaningful career development opportunities. Join us to make an impact on the communities we serve and help advance health optimization on a global scale. Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

We don’t just aspire to help people live healthier lives—we have the expertise to make it a reality. As a Finance Manager, you’ll partner with an elite team of finance professionals, business leaders, and ERA partners to drive strategic growth within Optum Financial, specifically the Bank of Healthcare vertical.

This role offers significant visibility and influence, supporting investment decisions that shape the future of our business. You’ll take on meaningful responsibility with the backing, resources, and stability of a Fortune 5 organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive growth initiatives within Optum Financial’s Bank of Healthcare by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and technology teams
• Translate complex technical and product concepts into clear, actionable financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning
• Own the development and effectiveness of cost‑benefit analyses (CBAs), collaborating cross‑functionally to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and clarify financial narratives
• Deliver concise, insight-driven financial updates to senior leadership, highlighting key levers and trade‑offs to enable agile decision‑making
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to line‑of‑business operators, operations, product, and technology teams—bridging business strategy with financial execution
• Flex across a wide range of finance responsibilities as the needs of the Bank of Healthcare evolve

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you, supports your growth, and provides clear direction for success—both in this role and in future career opportunities you may wish to pursue.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development
• Experience in corporate development, M&A, or consulting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
• Proven ability to translate non-financial inputs into structured financial frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting business leaders and/or product and technology teams
• Familiarity with cost‑benefit analysis frameworks, investment evaluation, and capital management
• Experience working in agile or iterative development environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and synthesize ambiguous inputs
• Self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and a desire to influence strategic outcomes

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.

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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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, or regulations.

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