Senior Financial Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

2d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 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. Whole Health Solutions is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will support financial planning and analysis through month end close, forecast, long-range modeling and strategic partnership to help senior leadership develop, execute, and manage the growth and profitability of the business. Whole Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum's Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care. This role will focus on the Behavioral solutions book of business. This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST or EST time zone. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of finance / accounting or systems experience in post graduate or internship experience
Experience with working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling experience
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 ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience
Experience with using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to forecast
Lead role in the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy
Participate in strategic planning initiatives and special projects
Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and business intelligence solutions
Provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives, capital investments, and cost management efforts