Financial Consultant - Hybrid or Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Consultant plays an important role within Optum Insight, supporting finance and business teams through financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support. This position partners with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, improve reporting capabilities, and support business initiatives. The role reports to a finance leader and contributes as an individual contributor within a collaborative, matrixed environment. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
3+ years of finance, accounting, FP&A, or related business experience
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Experience creating reports and presenting financial results to business partners
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills
Solid business partnership mindset
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Adaptable and proactive in addressing challenges
Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare, consulting, technology, or professional services organizations
Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Experience supporting business cases, financial recommendations, or decision-making analysis
Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
Demonstrated to be 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, and Analytics
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