Financial Consultant

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Optum in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Financial Consultant to own budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for multiple health service leaders. You will collaborate with senior leaders to identify risks, prepare quarterly forecasts, and present monthly performance against targets.

The role requires at least 2+ years in forecasting, reporting, and data analysis, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forecasting / financial modeling.
• 2+ years of monthly financial reporting.
• 2+ years of data analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• 2+ years of teamwork / collaboration.
• 2+ years of Smartview financial pulls and modeling.
• 2+ years of PeopleSoft data pulls.
• Ability to work four in-office days per week.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting: create, maintain, and report on quarterly and monthly financial reports for various Optum Health Shared Services team leaders.
• Produce and present detailed P&L summaries.
• Identify risks and opportunities and inform leaders of findings.
• Track and report on SG&A and FTE targets across Optum Health businesses.
• Create ad-hoc reports requested by Optum Corporate and Optum Health Leadership.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Smartview

PeopleSoft

In-office work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Smartview

PeopleSoft

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Financial Consultant (2376360)

Job Number:

Financial Consultant (2376360)

This position follows Office-Based schedule with (4) In-office days per week. Our office is located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN.

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.

Quality at UnitedHealth Group means striving for excellence in everything we dotohelp us achieve our Mission. Simply put,it’sinour DNA and whywe’rein business - to help people.Our Mission serves as ourwhy;ourValuesunite us aroundhow we willachieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.

This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. 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 CST.

We offer 4 weeks of on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role will be the main financial P&L owner for multiple Optum Health leaders that work across all areas of the business. You will partner with the different leaders to identify risks and opportunities in their P&L’s, create quarterly forecasts, track monthly financials during the close process. This role will also create and present monthly and quarterly reports that will be used for tracking SG&A and FTE for all the Optum Health businesses and how their results compare to targets set by Optum Health leadership.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Create, maintain, and report on quarterly and monthly financial reports for various Optum Health Shared Services team leaders
  • Produce and Present detailed P&L summaries
  • Identify risks and opportunities and make business leaders aware of your findings
• Track and report on monthly and quarterly SG&A and FTE targets across all the Optum Health businesses
• Partner with Shared Services teams to provide financial insights to help teams hit various reporting targets set by leadership
• Create Ad-Hoc reports requested by Optum Corporate and Optum Health Leadership

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 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 2+ years of experience in Forecasting / financial modeling
• 2+ years of experience in Monthly financial reporting
• 2+ years of experience in Data Analysis
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• 2+ years of experience in Teamwork / Collaboration
• 2+ years of experience in Smartview financial pulls and modeling
• 2+ years of experience in PeopleSoft data pulls
• Ability to work four in-office days per week
• This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:0 am - 5:00 pm CST

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in proven business writing and communication skills
• 2+ years of experience in Presenting to team and organization leaders
• 2+ years of experience in proven critical thinker and problem solving
• 2+ years of experience in ability to conduct and lead meetings

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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 $60,200 - $107,400 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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