Associate Finance Director - Eden Prairie, MN or Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

The Associate Finance Director is responsible for various financial functions including business analytics, metrics reporting, and ad-hoc analysis. This person will also create in-depth financial models and analysis of company financial and operational metrics to evaluate and influence numerous aspects of the company's business performance.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial management of the Risk Adjustment Prospective & Quality business within the Optum Insight and develop metrics, financial models, benchmarks and analytics to guide the appropriate investments in alignment with Enterprise product strategy
• Be a business partner, along with developing relationships with operations, and finance leaders to evaluate and drive opportunities for growth
• Partner with BU & segment finance to align on updated forecasts and projections
• Develop & drive meaningful metrics to drive better decision making across Optum through in-depth understanding of people, volumes, and membership.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve grow rates and metrics
• Lead development of business / financial case for specific initiatives, capital investments and new business opportunities
• Assist in prioritization of investment for the business, providing recommendations based on financial and non-financial targets
• Act as subject matter expert on the supported segment & apply in-depth knowledge of the business for recommendations to management
• Complete standard variance analysis and research variance drivers and explain cause-effect relationships 
• Analyze Workforce / FTE trends and enhance FTE reporting and insights through a closer partnership with business units during forecast cycles 

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:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
• Experience prioritizing & managing demanding workloads with concurrent deadlines
• Ability to act decisively and proactively, anticipating change, and modify plans/timetables as needed
• Ability to use proper discretion when dealing with confidential information exhibiting a high level of integrity
• Ability to manage and synthesize large amounts of data
• Knowledge of GAAP, fundamental financial concepts and procedures
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (Pivot tables, VLookups, Macros)
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with PowerPoint
• Solid analytical skills and business acumen
• Trusted advisor and partner to those we serve in the business
• Natural curiosity to learn more, dig into details, understand key drivers of our business 
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Assertive, self-starting personality with a customer service attitude

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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.