Financial Consultant - Capital Finance (Optum Rx) - Remote

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.

The Financial Consultant - Capital Finance is a trusted financial advisor and strategic partner supporting Optum Rx. This role plays a critical part in the planning, governance, and execution of the capital portfolio, representing approximately $425M in annual capital spend.

In this role, you will provide financial and operational oversight across capital planning, business case development, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting. You will serve as a key liaison between business leadership, Finance, and enterprise capital governance teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and driving disciplined capital execution.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Capital Planning & Governance
  • Support the development, prioritization, and execution of the capital plan
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise capital governance standards, processes, and controls
  • Deliver visibility into capital investments, benefits realization, and overall financial outcomes
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support
  • Develop financial models and analyses to support business cases and investment decisions
  • Evaluate capital initiatives and deliver data‑driven recommendations to leadership
  • Identify risks and opportunities in capital performance and recommend actionable solutions
• Forecasting & Performance Management
  • Manage capital forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes
  • Deliver accurate and timely reporting to support business decision‑making and accountability
  • Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and overall capital efficiency
  • Cross‑Functional Partnership
    • Collaborate across functions to align on capital priorities and performance expectations
    • Influence decisions through strong financial insight, communication, and business acumen
  • Process & Reporting Optimization
    • Enhance capital reporting frameworks to improve transparency and insights
    • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, tools, and operational efficiency
    • Support continuous improvement of capital planning and tracking capabilities

  You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, or related finance roles
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems
  • Proven 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

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting capital planning, governance, or investment portfolios
  • Experience working in a matrixed or large enterprise environment
  • Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills

  *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

  Application Deadline:

  This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

  At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

  UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

  UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.