Financial Consultant

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

6h•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 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. Join the team as a Financial Consultant supporting SG&A finance for OptumRx PBM Operations, with a particular focus on the Prior Authorization team within Operations. In this role, you will support quarterly forecasting, monthly analysis of SG&A expense variances, and ongoing performance management for key operational expense drivers. You will partner across the broader finance organization and with operations business teams to translate financial results into actionable insights, support cost management initiatives, and help leaders make informed decisions. We are looking for a rigorous, detail-minded finance professional who can navigate complex financial data, align diverse stakeholders, and drive solutions from root-cause identification to implementation. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, OR a related field
3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, OR a related analytical role
Experience conducting financial analysis involving expense management, forecasts, trends, operational drivers, and variances
Experience with using Microsoft PowerPoint to summarize financial information for business stakeholders
Intermediate proficiency (or higher) with Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling experience
Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance partners
Strong ownership mentality with a demonstrated track record of identifying issues and driving then through to solution implementation
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks effectively, and take proactive initiative
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry experience, preferably within operations finance or SG&A expense support
Experience supporting operations teams, call center environments, clinical operations, Prior Authorization, or related healthcare operational functions
Experience with Essbase and Oracle EPM
Experience with SG&A forecasting, budget management, cost management initiatives, or operational expense reporting

Responsibilities

Develop, perform, and manage SG&A financial analysis and performance management for OptumRx PBM Operations, with primary support for the Prior Authorization operations team
Assist with quarterly forecasting activities for supported SG&A expense areas, including development of assumptions, review of run-rate trends, and alignment with business expectations
Analyze monthly SG&A expense variances to identify key drivers, risks, opportunities, and operational trends impacting actual results compared to forecast, prior periods, and budget
Develop and maintain financial reports that clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, expense trends, and variance explanations to finance and business stakeholders
Partner with broader finance teams and operations business leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial impacts, and support informed decision-making
Support cost management initiatives by identifying expense drivers, evaluating opportunities for efficiency, and coordinating action plans with finance and operations partners
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery of key SG&A financial insights