Manager-Financial Planning and Analysis

Optum

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Manager for Financial Planning and Analysis in Hyderabad. The role requires 8+ years of experience in finance, emphasizing strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This position involves developing financial models and collaborating across departments to support business decisions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

8+ years of combined experience in finance and/or financial systems.
Knowledge of FP&A or a similar role.
Solid work ethics with a finance and accounting background.

Responsibilities

Leverage analytical skills to support strategic decision-making.
Utilize advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to streamline financial processes.
Analyze budget vs. actual performance and provide variance commentaries.
Prepare and analyze budgets/forecasts and support expense projection assumptions
Roll out budgets/forecasts and update forecast numbers in MPWR & Foresight+
Drive standardization and process improvements within FP&A

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

MS PowerPoint

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CA/MBA (Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

Leverage solid analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and support strategic decision-making, particularly in revenue forecasting
Understand finance, forecasting, financial modeling, high excel skills, and good interpersonal skills with a drive to go above and beyond
Utilize advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite to build models, generate reports, and streamline financial processes
Collaborate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure, coordinating across departments and geographies to align on business goals
Communicate insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Analyze financial data and develop financial models to support business decisions
Collaborate with key business partners and stakeholders across the FP&A organization to support expense projection assumptions, share insights and scenario sensitivities
Analyze budget vs. actual performance, investigate significant variances, and provide variance commentaries
Provide Month-end reporting, variance analysis and Monthly business review decks
Deliver regular expense projections, variance analysis, and explanations on business performance while collaborating with cross-functional team members
Preparation & submission of Annual Budget and associated Forecasts (2+10, 5+7, 8+4 & 10+2)
Prepare and perform financial statement analysis and commentary (Actuals vs. Forecast vs Budget)
Implement cost management initiatives and perform trend analysis
Roll-out the final budget/forecast to Business & update the forecast numbers in MPWR & Foresight+
Demonstrates business-specific knowledge of formal budget/ financial planning processes
Analyzes complex financial data and summarize results and recommendations to management for decision making purpose
Drives standardization and process improvement and contribute towards adding value to the business partners
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications

8+ years of combined experience in finance and/or financial systems, and extensive knowledge of FP&A or a similar role. Candidates must be self-starter with a solid work ethics with solid F&A background
Solid MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) modeling, analytics and communication skills
Proficient with MS Office tools especially Advanced Excel and MS Access. Knowledge of MPWR & Hyperion SmartView/Essbase Financial tools

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required. CA/ MBA (Finance) from good business school
Experience developing financial reports and metrics
Working experience on Data visualization tools i.e. Power BI, Power Query / Pivot
Proven superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
Solid communication skills with all levels within an organization
General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles. Excellent analytical and data analysis skills
Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
Expert level of proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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