Senior Finance Manager

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.
Finance leader responsible for financial controllership, operational excellence, stakeholder management, digital transformation and talent development across enterprise finance functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Individual Contributor
Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
Review complex journal entries, accruals and adjustments
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and SOX
Drive balance sheet integrity and financial statement reviews
Perform variance analysis, financial storytelling and risk management
People Leadership
Lead managers, team leads and accountants
Develop succession plans and coaching programs
Drive engagement, retention and capability building
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Management
Partner with Controllers, Directors and Business Leaders
Lead governance reviews and executive presentations
Manage escalations and strengthen stakeholder satisfaction
Collaborate with Audit, Tax, Treasury, HR and IT teams
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce
MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, and ACCA
12+ years of Finance & Accounting experience
5+ years leading large global teams
Techno-Functional Capabilities
Experience with SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, BlackLine and OneStream
Advanced analytics using Power BI and Excel
Ability to lead RPA, AI and workflow automation initiatives
Ability drive Lean, Six Sigma and finance transformation programs.
Success Measures:
Close cycle adherence
Audit and compliance results
Employee engagement and retention
Stakeholder satisfaction
Automation and productivity benefits
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.

Work arrangement
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