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The CFO of the Optum Insight Provider Market leads finance for the business and is responsible for full P&L performance. The $4 billion Provider Market is comprised of Revenue Cycle Management Servies and Software, Clinical Decision Support, Optum Advisory, Life Sciences and Imaging. The business competes in a growing industry segment that is benefiting from the adoption of new technologies. The Provider Market finance leader plays a critical role in leading the business through a period of transformation and growth as a member of the Provider Market Leadership Team and trusted advisor to the CEO.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive quality, sustainable earnings growth for the Provider Market.
• Partner with business leaders to establish strategy, priorities and align incentives for the business.
• Support strategic decision making and prioritization through an in-depth understanding of competitors, industry trends, benchmarks and key performance indicators.
• Establish financial targets and key performance measures for the business, and lead the team through strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Evaluate and communicate risks and opportunities for business, and ensure plans are delivered to achieve financial commitments.
• Partner closely with the Market Presidents to execute product strategies and maximize growth opportunities through sales execution.
• Build relationships with end-of-the-end revenue cycle management client CFOs and ensure Optum delivers on its obligations with proactive communication and transparency.
• Support product portfolio management, product strategy and drive capital allocation decisions.
• Proactively evaluate product, operations and client trends: identify opportunities, initiate actions and ensure accountability for results.
• Partner closely with operations to maintain quality and deliver productivity.
• Drive enterprise transformation initiatives include M&A evaluation / integration, digital finance modernization, and scalable operating model design to support growth and innovation.
• Provide exceptional team leadership with a focus on employee engagement, development, retention, and attracting top talent into the organization.

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 or accounting.
• Health care industry experience.
• 15 or more years of financial management experience.
• 10 or more years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience leading finance function for large business units.
• Solid business and financial acumen. Ability to anticipate planning, forecasting, and operational issues; determine the impact, and develop and implement an appropriate action plan.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at multiple levels of large, complex organizations. Must be able to lead, manage and inspire people at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent organizational, management, administrative and human relations skills, and a style which exhibits emotional maturity, leadership, collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems and solid analytical skills with ability to drive transformational change.
• Track record of driving finance transformation initiatives, including automation, advanced analytics, and digital tools to enhance forecasting and decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, and synergy realization, as well as capital allocation strategy.
• Solid history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, partnering with and influencing business leaders. Must excel at building teams and collaborating in a matrixed environment.
• 10%+ travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Based in Eden Prairie, MN

*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 $225,000 – $375,000 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.