Financial Consultant - Capital Finance (Optum Rx) - Remote

Overview

This role is for a Financial Consultant - Capital Finance who will act as a trusted financial advisor and strategic partner supporting a large healthcare services organization. The position involves managing a capital portfolio with approximately $425 million in annual capital spend. The consultant will provide financial and operational oversight across capital planning, business case development, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting. This role serves as a key liaison between business leadership, Finance, and enterprise capital governance teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and drive disciplined capital execution.

The position offers remote work flexibility from anywhere within the U.S., except for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C., where a minimum of four days per week in-office work is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, prioritization, and execution of the capital plan
• Ensure alignment with enterprise capital governance standards, processes, and controls
• Provide visibility into capital investments, benefits realization, and overall financial outcomes
• Develop financial models and analyses to support business cases and investment decisions
• Evaluate capital initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations to leadership
• Identify risks and opportunities in capital performance and recommend actionable solutions
• Manage capital forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting to support business decision-making and accountability
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and overall capital efficiency
• Collaborate across functions to align on capital priorities and performance expectations
• Influence decisions through strong financial insight, communication, and business acumen
• Enhance capital reporting frameworks to improve transparency and insights
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, tools, and operational efficiency
• Support continuous improvement of capital planning and tracking capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, or related finance roles
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial systems
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial processes and deliver actionable insights
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting capital planning, governance, or investment portfolios
• Experience working in a matrixed or large enterprise environment
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Willingness to adhere to the organization's Telecommuter Policy if working remotely

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,800 to $130,000 annually (based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Location

• Remote work available anywhere within the U.S.
• For hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C., a minimum of four days per week in-office work is required

Additional Information

• The position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected; posting may close early due to volume of applicants
• The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination
• Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test prior to beginning work