Finance Manager

In this role you partner with Optum Financial to drive operating expense management, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will translate financial results into actionable insights for senior leaders and influence business decisions in a fast-paced environment. Your work supports month-end close, budgeting, and strategic initiatives, contributing to transparent financial performance. This is an impact-driven opportunity to shape cost management and planning for a healthcare platform at scale.

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• training programs
• career development opportunities

• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning assumptions for Optum Financial expenses
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational trends, workforce changes, and emerging risks/opportunities
• Analyze financial performance and identify drivers affecting forecast accuracy
• Support cost management initiatives and track savings realization
• Lead month-end analysis and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare recurring financial packages and executive summaries highlighting performance and impact
• Build relationships with leaders and act as a trusted financial advisor
• Translate financial results into actionable insights and recommendations
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and ad hoc reports to support decisions
• Identify process improvements and maintain tools/dashboards for visibility
• Support business cases and ROI analyses for investments and strategic initiatives
• Advise on workforce-related expenses, vendor spend, and key cost drivers
• Leverage data analytics to improve forecasting inputs and decision-making
• Promote best practices across Operating Cost Management and Finance teams

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; 5+ years in progressive finance/FP&A or accounting roles
• Experience supporting partners in a matrixed organization
• PnL management experience
• Forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis proficiency
• Analytical and financial modeling skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Willingness to work full-time with flexible shift hours and occasional overtime

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced context
• Relationship-building and influencing capabilities
• Financial modeling
• Scenario analysis
• Variance analysis