Financial Consultant

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$72,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team as a Financial Consultant supporting SG&A finance for OptumRx Clinical. You will support quarterly forecasting, monthly analysis of SG&A expense variances, and ongoing performance management for key operational expense drivers. You will partner across the broader finance organization and with operations business teams to translate financial results into actionable insights, support cost management initiatives, and help leaders make informed decisions. The role calls for a rigorous, detail-minded finance professional who can navigate complex financial data, align diverse stakeholders, and drive solutions from root-cause identification through implementation. This is a full-time, office-based position with four in-office days per week at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; employees must be flexible to work applicable schedules during those hours, and occasional overtime may be necessary. Paid training is provided, with training hours based on the employee’s schedule or discussed on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
At least 3 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or financial analysis.
Experience with SG&A forecasting, budget management, cost management initiatives, or operational expense reporting.
Intermediate proficiency or higher with Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling experience.
Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to summarize financial information for business stakeholders.
Ability to work full-time and flexibility to work applicable schedules during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional overtime may be necessary.
Demonstrated analytical skills, strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance partners.
Strong ownership mentality and a demonstrated track record of identifying issues and driving them through to solution implementation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks effectively, and take proactive initiative.
Reside within commuting distance of the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
Ability to secure company-sensitive documents, if applicable; maintain a dedicated work area separated from other living areas that provides information privacy; and live where an approved high-speed internet connection is available or use existing high-speed internet service.
Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry experience, preferably in operations finance or SG&A expense support.
Experience supporting operations teams, workforce management, clinical operations, or related healthcare operational functions.
Experience with Essbase and Oracle EPM.

Responsibilities

Develop, perform, and manage SG&A financial analysis and performance management for OptumRx Clinical.
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 budgets.
Develop and maintain financial reports communicating actual results, forecast performance, expense trends, and variance explanations to finance and business stakeholders.
Partner with finance teams and operations business 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, ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely delivery of key SG&A financial insights.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including the People Team, to align workforce planning with Clinical program needs and efficiency opportunities.