Senior Financial Analyst

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

239d • $59,500 - $116,600 • 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 Senior Financial Analyst will support Enterprise Clinical Services (ECS) and OptumHealth Risk Operations. This role is responsible for various tasks and will collaborate across the ECS Finance team to ensure accurate financials are presented to various stakeholders. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience
• Progressive financial work experience
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, formula functions, ability to troubleshoot), MS Office product suite, and other technology tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare or large matrix environment
• Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft, MPWR experience
• Financial modeling experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report on financials and partner with operations leaders to manage budgets and create quarterly forecasts
• Participate in month-end close process by analyzing variances and producing commentary to explain monthly financial results
• Work with operators to communicate financial results including variance analyses and establish a positive working relationship and partnership
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of various needs across the team
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement
• Collaborate effectively with different teams across the enterprise, through cross functional project work

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree