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

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

Required Qualifications

• 5+ 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