Financial Consultant - Remote/Eden Prairie, MN Preferred
About The Position
The Financial Consultant plays an important role in SG&A financial management for Optum Insight, developing and managing enterprise financial reporting processes, consolidation templates, bridge analyses, and executive-level financial narratives. The individual will be responsible for consolidating performance insights, financial results, and risks and opportunities for submission to Optum Corporate Finance. The work supports UHG leadership and external reporting, making accuracy, attention to detail, and strong financial judgment critical. 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, Accounting, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience
- Solid experience in FP&A, financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
- Proven highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
- Proven solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize financial results into concise, executive-level narratives
Nice To Haves
- Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
- Proven self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Responsibilities
- Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
- Help drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
- Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
- Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
- Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
- Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate
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
