Associate Director - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

3d•Remote

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Finance Director is responsible for various financial analyses including financial forecasting and budgeting, financial reporting, business planning, developing business analytics and metrics reporting, combined with ad-hoc analysis for Optum Care Pacific Northwest. This person will lead a team of analysts supporting business performance. Also this person will be an advisor, evaluating and assisting with financial plans and analysis of financial and operational metrics to evaluate and influence. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
5+ years of experience managing financial reporting and analysis
Experience prioritizing & managing demanding workloads with concurrent deadlines
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (Pivot tables, VLookups, Macros)
Complete standard variance analysis and research variance drivers and explain cause-effect relationships
Solid knowledge of GAAP, fundamental financial concepts and procedures
Proven ability to identify financial and operating issues and partner with the business to find solutions to those issues
Proven effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with solid oral and written skills and a willingness to share information
Proven collaborative and flexible style, with a solid service mentality

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders at executive levels
Demonstrate executive presence with solid communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage team of analysts partnering with operations to understand and improve financial performance of the departments
Lead the financial management of clinical and overhead departments
Develop metrics, benchmarks and analytics to guide the appropriate investments to improve financial performance
Partner with business and finance leaders to understand and improve departmental financials
Analyze and synthesize operating expense trends to identify savings opportunities and collaborate with cross functional teams to drive progress against these opportunities
Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement
Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
Act as subject matter expert on the medical group financials & apply in-depth knowledge of the business for recommendations to management
Perform reports for month-end close and quarterly forecasting on behalf of the supported segment
Complete standard variance analysis and research variance drivers and explain cause-effect relationships
Analyze Workforce / FTE trends and enhance FTE reporting and insights through a closer partnership with business units during forecast cycles