Associate Director, Finance - Optum Capital Finance - Eden Prairie, MN Hybrid

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.

The Associate Director of Finance for Optum Capital Finance will provide strategic financial leadership for Optum Insight's Business Services capital portfolio. This role partners with senior leaders to evaluate investments, prioritize initiatives, and ensure disciplined capital deployment aligned to enterprise strategy. Ideal for a seasoned finance leader who combines solid analytical rigor with executive influence and is eager to shape high-impact investments across a complex, growth-focused organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Partnership

• Partner with the Director of Finance and Capital Management leadership to contribute to development of annual and long-term Capital Plans
• Prepare financial analyses, scenarios, and models that inform strategic recommendations and operational decisions
• Maintain tools and processes that deliver clear and actionable insights for leadership
• Participate in discussions with business partners regarding changes or risks within the Capital Plan
• Translate analytical findings into concise, executive-ready recommendations

Financial & Operational Management

• Co-lead corporate budgeting and forecasting cycles, supporting SG&A accuracy and alignment with financial expectations
• Develop financial reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations for senior leaders
• Coordinate:
  • Quarterly forecasting deliverables
  • Corporate and segment-level Capital Plan reporting
  • Financial narratives and key performance insights
• Manage day-to-day activities associated with Capital CBA Benefits, including:
  • Tracking benefit performance in CDM
  • Preparing benefit reports and maturity assessments
  • Collaborating with Capital Finance, FP&A leads, HCE, and SG&A Finance teams to validate and ensure accuracy of benefit data
• Support development and maintenance of internal cost allocation models and processes to ensure accuracy and transparency of shared cost structures

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop a small team (typically 1-3 employees), including work allocation, coaching, performance management, and training
• Provide financial expertise to cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives that extend beyond direct reporting lines
• Demonstrate a collaborative, service-oriented approach when working across Optum business units

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 Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience
• Demonstrated solid financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence decision-making
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics succinctly
• Proven ability to identify financial or operational issues and contribute to solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Healthcare or diversified services industry experience
• Experience with capital planning, CBA benefit tracking, or corporate cost allocation processes

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.