Financial Analyst

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Home & Community In-Home Risk Finance team. You will assist forecasting, reporting, ad-hoc analyses, and strategic initiatives using financial and operational data to drive business performance.

You will collaborate with finance and business partners, investigate trends and variances, enhance analytical tools, and translate data into insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Proficient in interpreting financial data and preparing analyses.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Complex financial modeling based on key drivers.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends and variances.
• Partner with business to support ad-hoc needs and strategic initiatives.
• Create concise financial reporting and presentations communicating findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Education

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

PeopleSoft Financials

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at MN101 - Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle.

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Quality at UnitedHealth Group means striving for excellence in everything we do in order to help us achieve our Mission. Simply put, it’s in our DNA and why we’re in business - to help people. Our Mission serves as our why; our Values unite us around how we will achieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.

Early Career & Upcoming Graduates Encouraged to apply!

As a Financial Analyst supporting the Home & Community In-Home Risk Finance team, you will have the opportunity to learn how finance helps shape decisions in a complex and evolving healthcare business. You will support forecasting, reporting, adhoc analysis, and strategic initiatives while working with both financial and operational data to understand what is driving business performance. You will collaborate with finance and business partners, investigate trends and variances, help improve analytical tools and reporting, and translate data into clear insights for decision-makers. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong analytical and critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to grow as a finance professional.

This position is full time. 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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complex financial modeling and analysis based on key business and operational drivers
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
• Act as a business partner and support ad-hoc needs
• Help identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and assess their potential impact on future performance
• Create clear, concise financial reporting and presentations that communicate key findings and business drivers
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes
• Other responsibilities as required

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.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related degree
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with formulas, large datasets, and financial models
• Ability to work full time. 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

Preferred Qualification

• Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
• Ability to build strong relationships across functions
• Data visualization skills using Power BI and/or Tableau

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable learning new processes, systems, and business concepts

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.