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Director of Finance - OptumRx
Requisition number 2352144
Job category Finance
Primary location Eden Prairie MN
Date posted 04222026
Overtime status Exempt
Travel No
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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 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 provides strategic leadership for OptumRx operating costs and operating cost management overseeing financial planning forecasting month-end close and reporting across IT corporate functions and core business operations. The position drives cost transparency reporting discipline and data-driven decision-making through standardized processes advanced analytics and strong cross-functional partnerships. It also stewards key financial models-including pricing inputs workforce and operating expense frameworks and IT product allocation-and leads a high-performing team to enhance financial rigor strengthen cost stewardship and support the organizations long-term performance and growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner cross-functionally to build a deep understanding of the OptumRx cost structure and support model translating insights into clear narratives meaningful metrics and disciplined reporting.
Lead SG&A financial planning and analysis activities-including monthly close forecast allocations and long-range model consolidation-providing variance analysis and senior-level reporting.
Lead development of SG&A inputs for the pricing model by coordinating with underwriting and finance to continuously validate and refresh assumptions analyzing drivers of rate changes and building detailed rate components.
Oversee IT corporate chargeback and capital forecasting and close processes delivering detailed reporting variance analysis and stewardship of the IT product allocation model.
Standardize and manage centralized processes for planning monitoring and reporting operating expenses and FTEs to ensure consistent high-quality financial inputs across all functions.
Drive transparency into cost drivers workforce dynamics vendor spend and SG&A performance to enable proactive data-driven decision-making.
Strengthen cost discipline through maintenance of enterprise cost-takeout frameworks improved alignment of forecast and actuals and continuous refinement of cost management models.
Develop tools dashboards and analytics that enhance SG&A visibility and improve business performance while contributing to the maturation of the centralized operating cost management model. Including support for the implementation of Oracle EPM.
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals while navigating cross-functional priorities building strong relationships and influencing process improvements and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Finance or equivalent field.
8 years of progressive experience in financial planning accounting strategy or corporate finance within large complex matrixed organizations.
3 years-experience leading high-impact teams and influencing enterprise-level financial strategy and cross-functional decision-making.
Experience designing implementing and delivering financial models
Demonstrated success driving enterprise-wide transformation including automation advanced analytics and forecasting enhancements.
Extensive experience managing large-scale financial initiatives operating cost budgets and forecasting processes.
Expertise in shared services models enterprise cost structures allocations and associated accounting implications.
Exceptional strategic thinking communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of a matrixed organization.
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to identify issues assess impact and develop actionable plans.
Proven ability to articulate ROI and business value of financial investments and cost-management strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of driving transformational change.
Highly effective leader who builds manages and inspires teams fostering collaboration credibility and trust.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships quickly and influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or CPA or other advanced degree
Advanced Systems skills including Peoplesoft and Essbase
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
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
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