Associate Finance Director – Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This role will support the Optum Insight end-to-end RCM pricing team and will be responsible for leading the pricing and financial contract negotiations for long term partnerships with large healthcare systems.  This role will drive the economic strategy behind these 10-year partnerships and will require thought leadership to ensure internal processes are properly followed as well as working directly with the client c-suite to negotiate these managed services agreements.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create investment, staffing, and revenue improvement models utilizing key inputs from key internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with solution design and growth leadership to build a unique and strategic pricing strategy
• Shepherd the financial model and business case through all internal executive approvals while being the financial face of the organization to the client CFO to assist in the closure of these capture opportunities
• Evaluate contractual and financial risk by partnering with the Optum legal department and serve as a key negotiator in face-to-face meetings with the client and or their consultants
• Evaluate financial performance and identify areas for improvement
• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls

 

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:

• 10+ years of proven experience in financial modeling, business case strategy and process improvement
• Astute leadership and team management experience (directly or indirectly)
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven exceptional communication and presentation skills to internal executives and client executives
• Ability to thrive in a subjective environment 
• Ability to professionally handle the pressure of meeting multiple, high-priority dealings

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI or equivalent 
• Ability to be a self-motivated, results-oriented and assertive individual

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

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.

 

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.