Financial Consultant - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is a global organization delivering care aided by technology to help millions live healthier lives. As a Financial Consultant, you’ll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who shape the company’s financial planning, reporting and forecasting frameworks.

You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area up to four days a week, ensuring collaboration when needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial and operational management experience.
• Experience working collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives.
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment.
• Work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and operational issues, assessing their implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures.
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget.
• Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies.

Skills

Financial management

Operational management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies

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.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial and operational management experience
• Experience working collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and operational issues, assessing their implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 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 $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.