Financial Manager

This position follows a hybrid schedule with (4) days per week In-office days per week. Our office is 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.

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead pricing initiatives that drive revenue optimization and compliance across our healthcare technology business. This role partners with leaders and subject matter experts to continuously improve pricing processes for key business areas within OptumInsight. The Finance Manager will focus on pricing strategy development, streamlining approval routines, renewal strategies, and proactively recommending tactics to improve business results. Collaboration with Finance, Sales, Growth, Product, Operations, Legal, and other senior leaders is essential.

This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage optimal pricing strategies for OptumInsight products to maximize revenue and margins
• Deliver ROI analysis to understand client fee sensitivity and pricing strategy, using data visualizations to support the deal value proposition
• Participate in deal development and negotiations to achieve solutions that meet internal and external requirements
• Partner and negotiate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Product, Operations, and Legal
• Prepare financial analysis and present deal economics, risks, and recommendations to senior management
• Assemble operational and financial data to drive fact-based decision-making
• Build, maintain, and enhance standard pricing and cost models on a quarterly basis
• Develop accurate cost models to support pricing decisions in partnership with Finance and business owners
• Identify and drive process improvements that simplify work, reduce internal costs, and improve customer experience
• Review customer contracts to ensure accuracy and risk minimization
• Provide pricing and broader financial support for large partnership opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Ensure pricing guidelines are accurately reflected in Salesforce CPQ tools and other systems
• Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to pricing and financial operations

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 (or higer) in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or similar degree
• 3+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL, and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
• Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA
• 5+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting, ideally within the healthcare technology industry
• 5+ years of experience working in Microsoft Excel skills, SQL and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage high-impact projects and initiatives, foster and excel within a matrix work environment, and interact with all levels of management
• Business acumen and analytics, with a high level of initiative and a strong ability to act independently
• Well-developed interpersonal influencing skills include written and verbal communication with a track record of building relationships

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 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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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