Senior Financial Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Hybrid

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 Consultant is a key member of the Corporate Services Finance FP&A team, partnering with UHG customers in support of Real Estate operations. This role ensures that business decisions are supported by robust financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis. The position proactively identifies and addresses customer needs, providing actionable financial management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of relevant professional experience
Financial planning/forecasting, month-end close, and financial modeling
Presenting financial results to varying levels within an organization
Providing financial customer service to internal or external stakeholders
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products; PeopleSoft & Hyperion Essbase/SmartView experience

Nice To Haves

Experience navigating a highly matrixed organization
Financial support for a real estate portfolio
Financial support for a capital investment portfolio

Responsibilities

Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day financial support for Corporate Services portfolios, including operations and capital costs
Customer Reporting: Develop and maintain financial reports to communicate results to department and organization leaders
Month-End Close: Participate in the month-end close process by analyzing actual expenses versus budget/forecast and preparing journal entries as needed. Assist with consolidated reporting of all Corporate Services results
Forecasting: Independently prepare forecasts during major forecasting cycles and participate in capital forecasting processes. Assist with consolidated reporting of all Corporate Services results
Capital Support: Analyze and report project forecasts and monthly project actuals
Shared Service Allocations: Create, maintain, and analyze shared service allocations
Financial Modeling: Develop, maintain, and communicate complex financial modeling in support of Real Estate strategy and project development
Customer Relationship Management: Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop innovative solutions, building strong working relationships with key customers. Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues. Influence customers to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approaches
Special Projects: May lead functional projects as assigned