Optum ยท 4 hours ago
Senior Manager of Operational Finance - Care Delivery
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expOptum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is dedicated to transforming care delivery through data and operational insights. They are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Manager of Operational Finance to bridge the gap between central business functions and field operations, providing financial leadership and insights to enhance clinical and financial outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Partner with regional and executive leadership to assess financial and operational performance across care delivery markets
Lead financial modeling and analysis to evaluate new service lines, clinic expansions, and strategic initiatives
Provide deep insights into medical expense trends and develop mitigation strategies to improve cost efficiency and care quality
Support value-based care initiatives by aligning financial planning with clinical outcomes and organizational goals
Act as a liaison between central finance teams and field operators, ensuring alignment on goals, metrics, and execution
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes
Mentor and develop junior finance team members, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and open communication
Oversee P&L management, including variance analysis and financial reporting-leveraging insights similar to those seen in roles for physician groups and delivery systems
Drive financial performance monitoring through metrics and KPIs; translate operational and financial data into actionable recommendations
Support care delivery leaders with staffing analytics, cost-containment strategies, and efficiency initiatives
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clinical and operational leadership, bridging care delivery strategy and finance
Participate in value improvement initiatives, new program implementation, and ROI analysis for growth opportunities
Implement and optimize financial systems and data processes for accuracy in forecasting, reporting, and analytics-referencing system improvement leadership seen in Optum corporate roles
Lead and develop a finance team supporting operational finance across CA. Mentor direct reports, foster collaboration, and encourage continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field / relevant experience
5+ years of finance experience, preferably within healthcare delivery systems
Proven solid FP&A background-budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, P&L accountability
Proven ability to collaborate with operational/clinical leaders to drive financial performance
Proven solid Excel skills
Proven expertise in financial systems (budgeting tools, reporting platforms-e.g., Essbase, PeopleSoft, etc.)
Work onsite in the Irvine, CA office on a hybrid schedule
Preferred
MBA, MHA
Experience in healthcare care delivery or similar operational environments
Team management experience designing and scaling finance functions
Experience in managed care or integrated delivery systems
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Experience with PowerBI
Solid understanding of value-based care models and health economics
Demonstrated leadership in matrixed organizations and cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated expertise in medical expense analytics and cost containment strategies
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven insights
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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