Associate Director Finance - Revenue Analytical Lead

Requisition Number: 2361823
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 Associate Finance Director - Revenue Analytics will provide leadership for a team responsible for revenue-focused analytics within Optum Health Finance. This role will help drive insight into revenue performance, business trends, and growth opportunities by applying strong technical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills across a broad set of business questions.
Acting as a subject matter leader and trusted partner to senior stakeholders, this individual will translate complex data into business-relevant insight, influence decision-making, and support initiatives that improve forecasting, planning, and overall financial performance. The role is well suited for a leader who combines analytical depth with strong communication and the ability to drive results through collaboration.
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:

• Lead revenue analytics work supporting financial planning, business performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making
• Manage and develop team members while fostering a high-performing, solutions-oriented environment
• Serve as a functional expert on revenue trends, analytics, and performance drivers
• Build and enhance analytical models, reporting frameworks, and scalable tools to improve business insight
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, and business leaders to support strategic priorities and performance management
• Solve complex business challenges by applying structured analysis and innovative thinking
• Lead cross-functional projects that advance business objectives and improve financial visibility
• Communicate complex concepts and findings in a way that is clear, practical, and tailored to the audience
• Influence leadership through well-supported recommendations and forward-looking analytic perspectives

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:

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in analytics, data, or financial modeling environments
• 1+ years of people leadership or formal team leadership experience
• Solid background in financial and analytic data
• Demonstrated success solving complex business problems and leading impactful analytical work
• Demonstrated solid business judgment and the ability to connect analytics to strategic and operational priorities
• Demonstrated effective communicator with the ability to present technical insights to non-technical and executive audiences
• Proven ability to work across functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in healthcare, payer, or managed care settings
• Experience supporting leaders with data-driven recommendations tied to growth and business performance
• Background in revenue performance, forecasting, or financial analytics

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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.