Overview In this Finance Manager role, you will lead consolidated FP&A activities for Optum Rx, shaping planning, forecasting, and performance insights for executive leadership. You'll partner with cross-functional finance teams to drive accurate reporting and strategic decision-making at scale. The position sits within a high-visibility FP&A Consolidations team, connecting financial results to operational and market dynamics. This is a chance to influence important healthcare finance outcomes in a mission-driven environment.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Responsibilities- Lead the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across Optum Rx
- Develop and maintain executive reporting packages communicating performance, drivers, risks, and outlooks
- Coordinate annual planning, budgeting, monthly forecasts, and long-range strategic planning with Optum Rx finance teams
- Analyze variances versus forecast and prior year to identify trends and risks/opportunities
- Prepare materials for senior executive reviews and earnings discussions
- Collaborate with business unit finance leaders to align forecast methodologies and expectations
- Develop scalable reporting and planning processes using automation and analytics
- Provide actionable recommendations to finance leadership linking results to dynamics in market and industry
- Support special projects, business cases, and ad hoc analyses for executives
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, data governance, and reporting capabilities
Key requirements- BA / BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years in financial/accounting experience
- 5+ years supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex organization
- 5+ years anticipating accounting and financial reporting issues and implementing action plans
- 5+ years advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with financial modeling
- 3+ years PowerPoint for executive presentations
- 3+ years experience presenting financial information to business partners and leaders
- Ability to work across shift schedules during 8:00 am-5:00 pm, including weekends when needed
- Strong analytical abilities
- Effective communication
- Relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration
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