Financial Consultant

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•$72,800 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Consultant supports SG&A finance for OptumRx PBM Operations, with a particular focus on the Prior Authorization team. The role supports quarterly forecasting, monthly analysis of SG&A expense variances, and ongoing performance management for key operational expense drivers. It partners with finance and operations teams to translate financial results into actionable insights, support cost management initiatives, and help leaders make informed decisions. The position calls for a rigorous, detail-minded finance professional who can work with complex financial data, align stakeholders, and drive solutions from root-cause identification through implementation. This is a full-time, onsite position at Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle, MN101, Monday through Friday. Employees must be flexible to work any 8-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. On-the-job training is provided; training hours depend on the schedule or will be discussed on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 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.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling experience.
Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to summarize financial information for business stakeholders.
Ability to work full time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work any 8-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance partners.
Ownership mentality and a track record of identifying issues and driving them through solution implementation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks effectively, and take proactive initiative.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry experience, preferably in 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, primarily supporting the Prior Authorization operations team.
Assist with quarterly forecasting for supported SG&A expense areas, including developing assumptions, reviewing run-rate trends, and aligning forecasts with business expectations.
Analyze monthly SG&A expense variances to identify drivers, risks, opportunities, and operational trends affecting actual results compared with forecasts, prior periods, and budget.
Develop and maintain financial reports communicating actual results, forecasted performance, expense trends, and variance explanations to finance and business stakeholders.
Partner with finance teams and operations leaders to understand business activity, evaluate financial impacts, and support informed decision-making.
Support cost management initiatives by identifying expense drivers, evaluating efficiency opportunities, 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 SG&A financial insights.