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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Optum Rx is a senior enterprise leader and key member of the Optum Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role serves as the principal finance partner to the Optum Rx CEO and leadership team, with accountability for financial strategy, performance, governance, and value creation across one of the most complex and material businesses within UnitedHealth Group and Optum.
Optum Rx encompasses the PBM and Pharmacy Services businesses and represents a significant share of Optum's revenue and earnings. The CFO plays a critical role in setting strategic direction, driving sustainable growth, optimizing financial performance, and connecting teams across Optum Rx and the broader Optum and UHG enterprise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Enterprise & Business Leadership
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Optum Rx CEO and executive leadership team, shaping business strategy, investment priorities, and long-term value creation
- Act as an enterprise leader within Optum and UnitedHealth Group, balancing Optum Rx business priorities with broader enterprise objectives and financial commitments
- Represent Optum Rx in executive, board-level, and enterprise forums, including earnings preparation, investor discussions, and strategic reviews
Financial Strategy & Performance
- Lead the overall financial strategy for Optum Rx, including PBM and Pharmacy Services, ensuring disciplined growth, margin management, and capital efficiency
- Drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes, translating complex business dynamics into clear, decision-quality insights
- Oversee consolidated budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plan cycles, and multi-year financial outlooks for Optum Rx
Operational & Analytical Excellence
- Lead robust financial analysis and performance reporting, including monthly results, executive reviews, board materials, earnings support, and ad hoc analyses
- Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance across a highly regulated and complex operating environment
- Partner closely with Product, Strategy, Actuarial, Operations, and Technology leaders to evaluate tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities
Growth, Innovation & Transformation
- Partner with Optum and UHG leaders on strategic initiatives, including growth strategies, operating model evolution, and enterprise transformation efforts
- Support evaluation and execution of inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments
- Champion modernization of finance capabilities, including advanced analytics, automation, and scalable operating models
Leadership & Talent
- Lead and develop a high-performing Optum Rx finance organization, building strong bench strength and future leaders
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization, influencing outcomes through strong relationships and executive presence
Scope & Complexity
- Executive responsibility for finance across Optum Rx, including PBM and Pharmacy Services businesses
- Operates within a highly complex, regulated, and fast-moving healthcare and pharmacy environment
- Significant enterprise visibility and interaction with Optum and UHG ELT, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
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
- 15+ senior finance leadership experience in complex, large-scale businesses; healthcare, PBM, insurance, or similarly regulated industries
- Proven ability to operate as an enterprise CFO and strategic business leader. Demonstrated experience leading through complexity, ambiguity, and transformation at scale
- Solid executive presence, strategic judgment, and ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, Masters, or CPA
- Willingness to travel up to 50% if you are not based in Minnesota
- 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 $350,000-$550,000 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.
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.
