Senior Financial Consultant,

About the role

This position follows an office‑based schedule with four in‑office days per week at our office located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead SG&A financial planning and reporting, including month-end close, forecasts, long-range planning, allocations, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business, product, and technology leaders to evaluate growth, profitability, and investment opportunities through financial analysis and modeling.
• Own business cases, ROI analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and deliver executive financial reporting, highlighting key drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to business and operations leaders, connecting business strategy to financial outcomes.
• Own performance measurement and forecasting models, including tracking and validating financial results against expectations.
• Lead cross-functional forecasting and planning processes, challenging assumptions and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Support operational teams in understanding financial impacts, performance drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive financial governance, controls, and validation processes for investments, savings initiatives, and performance metrics.
• Provide broad finance support across operational and strategic priorities within Optum Rx.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
• 4+ years of experience with analyzing and interpreting financial statements
• 3+ years of financial planning/forecasting & analysis experience
• 2+ years of experience with presenting to leadership and/or business owners
• Knowledge and/or understanding of GAAP
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA
• Oracle Essbase / SmartView Reporting experience
• PeopleSoft experience
• Healthcare or Pharmacy experience

Telecommuting Requirements

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay

The salary for this role ranges from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility).

Schedule

This is a full-time, office‑based position with four in‑office days per week (Monday‑Friday). Normal business hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST; flexibility to work any shift within those hours is required, and occasional overtime may be needed. We provide weeks of paid training, with hours based on your schedule or discussed on your first day.