Financial Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN
About The Position
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. At Optum Health, financial discipline and accountability are critical to enabling better care, improved outcomes, and lower costs. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting value-based care (VBC) initiatives through advanced financial analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insight. This role partners closely with finance leadership, business leaders, and clinical stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights that help drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; solid working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
- Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare finance, managed care, or value-based care environments
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, and/or PeopleSoft Financials
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
Responsibilities
- Support the development, execution, and management of complex financial and operational analyses related to value-based care performance
- Maintain recurring and ad-hoc financial reporting that clearly communicates actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast, and budget
- Analyze trends in medical cost, revenue, utilization, and margin performance to support fact-based decision making
- Research economic drivers and industry-specific metrics to support financial planning
- Translate complex data sets into clear, compelling financial narratives for leadership audiences
- Present findings, insights, and recommendations with confidence and clarity
- Support enhancements to financial processes, reporting methodologies, and analytical tools
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial results and reporting
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
