Financial Consultant - Remote/Eden Prairie, MN Preferred

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division seeks a Financial Consultant to support SG&A financial management, consolidations, and executive narratives. The role is remote with Eden Prairie, MN preference, offering flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.

and requiring in-office presence four days a week for Minneapolis-area hires. You will partner with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product teams to analyze results, drive improvements, and present financial insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Experience in FP&A, financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Ability to build and improve reporting templates and processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve performance.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product teams.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations.

Skills

Finance experience

Financial analysis

Communication

Executive narratives

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Tools

Essbase

Hyperion

Job description

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

Job Description - Financial Consultant - Remote/Eden Prairie, MN Preferred (2378976)

Financial Consultant - Remote/Eden Prairie, MN Preferred - 2378976

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.

The Financial Consultant plays an important role in SG&A financial management for Optum Insight, developing and managing enterprise financial reporting processes, consolidation templates, bridge analyses, and executive-level financial narratives. The individual will be responsible for consolidating performance insights, financial results, and risks and opportunities for submission to Optum Corporate Finance. The work supports UHG leadership and external reporting, making accuracy, attention to detail, and strong financial judgment critical.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
• Help drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
• Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
• Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
• Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience
• Solid experience in FP&A, financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
• Proven highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize financial results into concise, executive-level narratives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
• Proven self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

*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 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.