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Finance Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, making them straightforward for F-1 students to pursue. Most employers expect a degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies) gives you time to prove your value and secure H-1B sponsorship.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead pricing initiatives that drive revenue optimization and compliance across our healthcare technology business. This role partners with leaders and subject matter experts to continuously improve pricing processes for key business areas within OptumInsight. The Finance Manager will focus on pricing strategy development, streamlining approval routines, renewal strategies, and proactively recommending tactics to improve business results. Collaboration with Finance, Sales, Growth, Product, Operations, Legal, and other senior leaders is essential.
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:
- Develop and manage optimal pricing strategies for OptumInsight healthcare technology products to maximize revenue and margins
- Deliver ROI analysis to understand client fee sensitivity and pricing strategy, using data visualizations to support the deal value proposition
- Participate in deal development and negotiations to achieve solutions that meet internal and external requirements
- Partner and negotiate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Product, Operations, and Legal
- Prepare financial analysis and present deal economics, risks, and recommendations to senior management
- Assemble operational and financial data to drive fact-based decision-making
- Build, maintain, and enhance standard pricing and cost models on a quarterly basis
- Develop accurate cost models to support pricing decisions in partnership with Finance and business owners
- Identify and drive process improvements that simplify work, reduce internal costs, and improve customer experience
- Review customer contracts to ensure accuracy and risk minimization
- Provide pricing and broader financial support for large partnership opportunities and strategic initiatives
- Ensure pricing guidelines are accurately reflected in Salesforce CPQ tools and other systems
- Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to pricing and financial operations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
- 3+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting, ideally within healthcare technology
- 3+ years of experience with MS Excel, SQL, and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
- Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA
- 5+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting, ideally within the healthcare technology industry
- 5+ years of experience working in MS Excel skills, SQL and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
- Solid understanding of healthcare technology or revenue cycle management is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage high-impact projects and initiatives, foster and excel within a matrix work environment, and interact with all levels of management
- Proven solid business acumen and analytics, with a high level of initiative and a strong ability to act independently
- Proven well-developed interpersonal influencing skills include written and verbal communication with a track record of building relationships
- Eastern or Central time zone
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPLIANCE & INCLUSION STATEMENTS
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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 to $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 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead pricing initiatives that drive revenue optimization and compliance across our healthcare technology business. This role partners with leaders and subject matter experts to continuously improve pricing processes for key business areas within OptumInsight. The Finance Manager will focus on pricing strategy development, streamlining approval routines, renewal strategies, and proactively recommending tactics to improve business results. Collaboration with Finance, Sales, Growth, Product, Operations, Legal, and other senior leaders is essential.
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:
- Develop and manage optimal pricing strategies for OptumInsight healthcare technology products to maximize revenue and margins
- Deliver ROI analysis to understand client fee sensitivity and pricing strategy, using data visualizations to support the deal value proposition
- Participate in deal development and negotiations to achieve solutions that meet internal and external requirements
- Partner and negotiate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Finance, Product, Operations, and Legal
- Prepare financial analysis and present deal economics, risks, and recommendations to senior management
- Assemble operational and financial data to drive fact-based decision-making
- Build, maintain, and enhance standard pricing and cost models on a quarterly basis
- Develop accurate cost models to support pricing decisions in partnership with Finance and business owners
- Identify and drive process improvements that simplify work, reduce internal costs, and improve customer experience
- Review customer contracts to ensure accuracy and risk minimization
- Provide pricing and broader financial support for large partnership opportunities and strategic initiatives
- Ensure pricing guidelines are accurately reflected in Salesforce CPQ tools and other systems
- Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to pricing and financial operations
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
- 3+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting, ideally within healthcare technology
- 3+ years of experience with MS Excel, SQL, and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
- Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
- Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Math, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA
- 5+ years of experience in pricing strategy, FP&A, business analysis, or consulting, ideally within the healthcare technology industry
- 5+ years of experience working in MS Excel skills, SQL and BI tools, including significant financial modeling experience
- Solid understanding of healthcare technology or revenue cycle management is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully manage high-impact projects and initiatives, foster and excel within a matrix work environment, and interact with all levels of management
- Proven solid business acumen and analytics, with a high level of initiative and a strong ability to act independently
- Proven well-developed interpersonal influencing skills include written and verbal communication with a track record of building relationships
- Eastern or Central time zone
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPLIANCE & INCLUSION STATEMENTS
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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 to $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 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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Manager
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Finance Manager roles are consistently sponsored by large financial institutions, consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies. Focus your search on employers with a documented history of filing H-1B petitions for finance roles, not just those who claim to be open to sponsorship.
Connect your degree directly to the role
Finance Manager is a specialty occupation, but only when the role requires a specific degree. Make sure your resume and cover letter explicitly connect your finance or accounting degree to the job duties. Vague degree-to-role alignment creates H-1B petition risk later.
Start the H-1B conversation early
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you start a Finance Manager role in mid-OPT, you may have only one lottery cycle before your authorization expires. Raise sponsorship intent during the offer stage, not after your first performance review.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Finance degrees from STEM-designated programs, including some quantitative finance and financial engineering programs, qualify for the 24-month OPT extension. That extension buys two additional H-1B lottery attempts, which significantly improves your odds of securing long-term status.
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Can an F-1 student on OPT work as a Finance Manager?
Yes. Finance Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation under OPT because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Your OPT work authorization must be in a role directly related to your degree program. A finance or business degree aligns cleanly with this title, so most Finance Manager positions satisfy that requirement.
Do Finance Manager roles commonly come with H-1B sponsorship?
Finance Manager is one of the more consistently sponsored titles in the H-1B program. Large banks, asset managers, consulting firms, and corporate finance departments at major companies regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. Smaller firms and startups are less predictable. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly and sponsoring employers, so you can focus your search on roles with a realistic path to long-term status.
Does a Finance Manager role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is from a STEM-designated program, such as financial engineering, quantitative finance, or a data-focused economics program, you likely qualify for the extension. A standard finance or accounting degree typically does not qualify. Check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm before assuming you have the extra 24 months.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I secure H-1B sponsorship?
If you miss the H-1B lottery or your OPT expires before an approval, your options include applying in the next lottery cycle if you can maintain status, pursuing a cap-exempt employer such as a university or nonprofit research organization, or exploring other visa categories like the O-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability in finance. Talk to an immigration attorney as early as possible, not after your status expires.
How do I find Finance Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings don't specify OPT eligibility, which makes it difficult to know which employers will actually sponsor you. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on jobs open to F-1 OPT students, so you're not wasting applications on roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers at the Finance Manager level significantly shortens the search.
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