Finance Manager - Remote (Minnetonka, MN preferred)

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Finance Manager on the M&R Regional Finance Team, you will be a key contributor who partners with Regional CEOs, Executive Directors, Product, Actuarial, Sales, and Market Planning teams to translate complex financial and industry data into actionable business strategies across Medicare Advantage markets. This role is responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of market-level financial analysis, competitive intelligence, enrollment insights, benefit planning support, and strategic recommendations that drive membership growth, profitability, and market competitiveness. The role combines FP&A, competitive intelligence, industry research, and executive-level reporting to support both annual benefit planning and ongoing market performance management. This role requires a self-starter who can take initiative, independently drive work forward, communicate clearly, and build solid relationships across all levels of the organization. This role also offers the opportunity to improve existing processes and develop new tools that create capacity and generate deeper insights for a complex business.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.  For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Support market and competitive analysis by tracking Medicare Advantage enrollment, market share, competitor activity, industry trends, and growth opportunities
• Assist during the annual benefit planning cycle by creating competitor intelligence reporting and analyzing financial placements, competitor benefit strategies, funding changes, reimbursement updates, and business impacts
• Partner cross-functionally across Finance, Product, Actuarial, Sales, and Market leadership during benefit planning
• Develop long-term financial projections supporting the geographic expansion of MA product offerings
• Identify and pursue opportunities for process improvements
• Assist in various ad hoc analyses requests from management

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: 

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or related field
• 3+ years of finance, accounting, or related business experience
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven comfortability working on ad hoc tasks and iterative problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Healthcare experience

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.