Senior Finance Director - Program Control and Business Finance Leadership - Hybrid or Remote at Optum

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The growing complexity and scale of our programs demand advanced financial oversight and strategic business finance leadership. The role of Senior Finance Director, focused on Program Control and Business Finance Leadership, is essential to ensure the financial integrity, efficiency, and strategic alignment of our projects. This position will play a critical role in managing program finances, ensuring compliance, and driving business performance. What team?

Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Control:
  • Develop and implement robust program control processes to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and forecasting of program financials
  • Monitor program budgets, costs, and schedules to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, bid submission pricing models, financial forecasts and long-range plans
  • Conduct regular financial reviews and risk assessments to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for programs and business units, in compliance with all federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS, regulatory requirements and internal policies
  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, variance analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for program performance
  • Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Business Finance Leadership:
  • Lead the teams responsible for financial and operational analysis for all business units, providing strategic insights and financial guidance to support decision-making
  • Collaborate with program managers and business unit leaders to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models
  • Provide assistance in business development activities, including pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and investment decisions
• Strategic Financial Management:
  • Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organizations overall objectives and program-specific goals
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership
  • Support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Provide professional development opportunities to build a high-performing finance function
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as a key financial liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including program managers, executives, auditors, and customers
  • Communicate financial performance, program status, and strategic initiatives to the Board of Directors and executive team

Objectives:

• Ensure meticulous financial oversight of all programs, driving efficiency and accountability
• Enhance the financial performance of business units through strategic planning, analysis, and decision support
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing strong internal controls will mitigate financial risks and protect the organizations interests
• Provide strategic financial guidance, ensuring that program and business unit activities align with the organizations long-term goals and objectives
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Support the growth and expansion of the organizations programs and business units

Youll 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:

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or related field
• 8+ years of relevant government program control, financial and operational experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Exceptional understanding of federal regulations including FAR, DFARS and CAS
• Proven exceptional process management, financial acumen and P&L management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Healthcare / IT experience
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Proven ability to anticipate accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and operational issues, assess their implications, determine their impact and develop and implement an appropriate action plan reporting, forecasting, and operational issues, assess their implications, determine their impact and develop and implement an appropriate action plan

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $147,300 to $282,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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