Senior Financial Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
1+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
Intermediate skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, formula functions, ability to troubleshoot), MS Office product suite, and other technological tools
Proven solid financial, analytical, and business acumen

Nice To Haves

Financial modeling experience
Hyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed organization and with a cross-functional partners
Proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) at both the working and executive level

Responsibilities

Partner with ECS Finance & Operational leads to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial executive packages
Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiency
Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a clear, compelling message for their stakeholders
Develop and maintain monthly and forecast financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
Develop and perform all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Support Utilization Management Finance leads to deliverable of sound financials and analytics
Understand and incorporate industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions