Associate Director of Strategic Finance - Eden Prairie Preferred, Remote Considered

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.  

Whole Health Solutions is looking for a Associate Director of Strategic Finance to join our team.   This role will focus on growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and the business teams. Furthermore, this role will lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the 5 year growth trajectory of the business. Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum's Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care.

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: 

• Lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the five year growth trajectory of the business in partnership with the office of the CEO and Strategy and Planning
• Drive growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and technology teams
• Translate complex 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 needed to support the CFO of the Whole Health Solutions

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: 

• 7+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, business development, or a combination of finance and strategy roles
• 5+ years of experience driving growth initiatives, such as new product development, market expansion, or investment evaluation
• Proven experience building and managing long-range (3-5 year) business or financial plans tied to enterprise strategy 
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and business outcomes 
• Experience evaluating complex business opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization
• Advanced ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured insights and recommendations
• Healthcare experience and/or experience operating in a large, matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Reside within a commutable distance to Eden Prairie, MN

*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 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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, or regulations.

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