Financial Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

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. We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 6 industry leader behind you every step of the way. This position supports business functions for the growing Whole Health Solutions portfolio which is a segment within OptumHealth that includes entities focused on behavioral/mental health and comprehensive care management. 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 finance in Finance, Business or related field or related work experience
3+ years of progressive financial experience
Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth and fast paced environment
Work experience anticipating issues, assessing their implications, developing a plan, and executing on that plan
Intermediate level of MS Excel experience

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering with key business leaders, clients to support business growth, and key Initiatives
Experience working collaboratively and influencing across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives
Process improvement experience
Advanced MS Excel experience including Financial Modeling
Intermediate level of Tableau experience or similar software
Proven ability to present key findings and reports to leadership

Responsibilities

Financial forecasting and reporting
Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
Support business leaders with analytical analysis to help drive decision making
Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies