Senior Financial Consultant - Capital Finance - Remote

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the Capital Finance lead supporting the Optum Rx PCS capital investment portfolio
• Support development, prioritization, and execution of the capital plan, ensuring effective deployment of capital resources
• Manage capital planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis
• Ensure adherence to enterprise capital governance processes, controls, and reporting requirements
• Analyze complex financial and operational challenges using advanced financial modeling and analytics
• Support business case development and capital investment evaluation with data-driven insights and recommendations
• Perform ad hoc analyses to inform capital prioritization, cost optimization, and strategic initiatives
• Identify risks and opportunities in capital performance and recommend actionable solutions
• Partner with PCS leadership, Finance, Product, IT, and enterprise governance teams to align on capital priorities and performance
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to drive integrated planning, reporting, and accountability
• Influence decision-making through strong financial insight, business acumen, and communication
• Lead capital forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking to ensure accuracy and accountability
• Deliver actionable insights to improve forecast precision and capital efficiency
• Enhance reporting and analytics to improve visibility and decision support for senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, or related finance roles
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems (e.g., Essbase, PeopleSoft)

Preferred Strengths

• Experience supporting capital planning, governance, or large investment portfolios
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting experience
• Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
• Prowess in analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial processes and deliver actionable insights
• Solid communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders