Associate Finance Director - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•$112,700 - $193,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Finance Director is responsible for various financial including financial forecasting and budgeting, financial reporting, business planning, developing business analytics and metrics reporting, combined with ad-hoc analysis. This person will also be an advisor, evaluating and assisting with financial plans and analysis of financial and operational metrics to evaluate and influence. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
5+ years of 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 "Business person" mentality coupled with exceptional financial acumen
Proven ability to partner with the business yet be able to deliver uncomfortable messages around operating and financial performance as need be
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

Lead financial management and develop metrics, benchmarks and analytics to guide the appropriate investments
Partner with Product and Operations leaders to understand and articulate performance of the business
Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement
Work closely with the Product and Operations teams to recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiency
Act as subject matter expert on the supported segment & 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 trends and enhance reporting and insights through a closer partnership with partners during forecast cycles