Financial Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Proceed Finance, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re a Nebraska-based financial technology company that is an established leader in the markets we serve. As patient financing experts, we create affordability for life-changing treatment so patients can restore their health and happiness. Come be a part of our innovative culture and make an impact with our rewarding career opportunities. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Candidate will provide Accounting support for the team at Proceed Finance. Candidate will have oversight on accounting financial system processing, including resulting accounting entries fed to the general ledger and financial databases. Candidate will also provide support for the Financial Close Process and assist with audit support. Candidate will need to develop both technical and accounting expertise of the banking and financial services industry. Candidates will also work with and provide support to other Financial Reporting and Regulatory areas, and both upstream and downstream customers and business areas. Opportunity to develop in depth knowledge of critical accounting systems, from both an accounting/financial perspective and a technical data perspective within a major health Insurance company. Excellent visibility into the impact your work has to internal and external customers. Use more than one major skill set in one role. Candidate will learn and apply Finance/Accounting knowledge and technical experience to resolve issues and improve processes impacting general ledger, subledger and reporting. The ability to impact a valuable area of our business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related business field
3+ years of banking experience or financial regulations and compliance
3+ years of accounting related experience including month-end close
3+ years of financial reporting and analysis
3+ years of experience analyzing and evaluating budgets and financial models
Experience in consumer lending, credit risk, and regulatory compliance
Proven solid knowledge of GAAP, and financial modeling
Local to or willing to relocate to Lincoln, NE

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare or patient financing industry
Experience with financial technology and digital payment solutions
Proficiency in financial systems and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Excel)
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with querying large data sets. Understanding of SAS and/or SQL programming
Experience working with both IT and Accounting personnel
Experience working on projects and performing testing
Solid understanding of accounting and ability to leverage that knowledge
Ability to understand systems flows and interdependencies
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel with ability to learn additional data access skills/languages
Proven track record of delivering high quality results
Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial reports to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including data consolidation, modeling, and scenario planning
Maintain and update financial models to support decision making and assess business performance
Analyze trends in revenues, expenses, and operational metrics to identify opportunities and risks
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, accruals, and account reconciliation
Provide financial insights and recommendations to accounting leadership and business partners
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, HR, procurement) to gather inputs and validate financial data
Support audit requirements by preparing schedules and responding to internal/external audit requests
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems, reports, and analyses
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards or reporting tools as needed
Assist in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting efficiency, accuracy, and automation
Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reports to support strategic initiatives and leadership inquiries