Financial Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

6d•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. The Financial Consultant develops, interprets, and implements financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning and control, by performing the following duties. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute 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. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working with financial statements, forecasting process, month-end close, and / or financial analysis
Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
Experience in healthcare
Experience with Medicare Advantage risk-based arrangements
Demonstrated ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed budget and forecasts
Ensures accuracy of budgets and forecasts loaded to the ledger
Prepares various schedules and reports to present the budgets and forecasts to management
Assists in the preparation of close commentary by reviewing actual to forecast variances
Conducts reviews to analyze complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action
Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly