Sr Financial Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

4d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is part of a team responsible for management and execution of our provider incentive programs known as Additional Compensation Programs (ACP) including system setup and maintenance; incentive reporting, calculation and distribution; and incentive research and reconciliation. As part of this team, the Sr Financial Analyst will be involved in the processes around the reporting, calculation, and distribution of incentive payments. This includes direct involvement and analysis in areas such as provider income statements, month end close process, and payment documentation including preparation and submission of payment requests. 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. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

1+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with MS Excel (Experience with pivot tables, vlook ups, what-if analysis, scenario modeling)
Demonstrated customer service skills in a professional business environment. Tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to respect confidential information
Proven excellent verbal/written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within and outside the company. Possesses written communication skills enabling independent handling of correspondence and proofreading of complex legal agreements, letters, reports and other documents
Work schedule flexibility, including availability for overtime
Proven ability to learn and understand the interdependence of computer systems quickly
Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize work and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with payment/incentive processing
Experience using PeopleSoft Financials
Experience using SAS or VBA (Visual Basics)
Experience working in the Healthcare industry

Responsibilities

Prepare provider income statements
Reconcile, analyze and review network income statements in preparation for month-end close
Research stakeholder questions and provide solutions
Calculate and prepare quarterly reconciliation payments
Document process and procedural changes
Coordinate with other teams, both internal and external, involved with the process
Work with complex Excel spreadsheets, calculations, and pivot tables
Assist in developing and maintaining clear communication channels with key internal and external stakeholders
Skilled at problem solving, follow-through and resolution
Ensure sufficient documentation is available (and provided) to support audits including current/historical documentation of operational procedures and incentive records
Perform analyses of issues, participate in development of potential solutions, and make recommendations to ensure accurate and timely resolution
Recommend and drive process improvements
Other projects as assigned