Senior Financial Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

23h•$72,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position follows Office-Based schedule with 3 in-office days per week. Our office is located at 2720 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Care West is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support regional financial reporting and consolidation across our healthcare organization – critical to the mission of helping our customers live healthier lives and making the healthcare system work better for everyone. In this role, you’ll coordinate inputs across local markets and national finance partners, consolidate results, develop ad hoc models, and deliver clear insights that inform decision-making and measure business performance. This high-visibility role requires precision, strong communication, and outstanding attention to detail. You'll work closely with accounting and other finance professionals with the intention of guiding our success as a global industry leader. You will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or another related field.
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, or financial analysis
Experience with computers and Windows based applications
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (V Look ups, Pivot tables, Power Query) and experience in PowerPoint for executive-level presentations
Understanding of corporate reporting
Ability to work onsite 3 days a week
Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare finance, especially supporting shared services or technology initiatives
Experience with financial systems such as Anaplan, Planful, PowerBI, Essbase, PeopleSoft, or similar ERP/forecasting tools
Experience with value-based care financial models and outcome-driven budgeting
Familiarity with cost allocation models and real-time performance monitoring tools
Demonstrated success in aligning financial planning with operational and strategic goals
Reside within commutable distance to the office at 2720 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
Proven solid analytical skills with a focus on delivering timely, accurate, and detailed results
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Support monthly close processes by consolidating results and preparing clear summaries for senior leadership
Assist in creating presentations for senior leadership, translating complex financial data into strategic insights
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to support investment decisions, operational planning, and cost management initiatives
Collaborate heavily with Finance and Market resources, shared services, and operational teams to meet reporting needs and ensure accuracy
Drive monthly and quarterly IOI variance analyses by identifying trends and providing actionable recommendations to optimize performance and strengthen financial planning
Build and maintain advanced Excel-based financial bridge models to quantify changes in key drivers of business performance
Support quarterly forecasting cycles and annual budget planning, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements