Senior Financial Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst in Eden Prairie, MN to serve as a finance liaison and support FP&A, controllership, and corporate teams. The role focuses on month-end close, forecasting, and long-range planning to drive growth and profitability.

The position is full time and onsite, with training hours defined on day one and the ability to work across standard 8:00 am–5:00 pm shifts. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 1+ years of experience with financial and variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to work any shift within 8:00 am - 5:00 pm business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support consolidated financial planning and analysis for Optum Health, including revenue, medical cost, SG&A, and earnings.
• Prepare meaningful, decision-enabling financial reports for senior management that clearly articulate key drivers and takeaways.
• Assist controllership with month-end close activities.
• Support the production of annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and board materials.
• Develop and maintain financial reports to communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget.
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations for management.
• Continually develop and refine internal financial modeling and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Financial planning

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Essbase

Smart View

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Job Number: 2387006

This position is Onsite. 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.

The Senior Financial Analyst role will serve as a key finance liaison, who will report to the Director of Optum Health Finance and work in close partnership with Optum Health FP&A business teams, controllership, and Optum Corporate. This role will support the financial planning and analysis process through month-end close, quarterly earnings, forecast, long-range modeling, and strategic partnership to help senior leadership develop, execute, and manage the growth and profitability of the business. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that support operational and financial decision-making.

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:

• Support consolidated financial planning and analysis for Optum Health, including revenue, medical cost, SG&A, and earnings
• Prepare meaningful, decision enabling financial reports for senior management that clearly articulate key drivers and key takeaways
• Assist controllership with month-end close activities
• Support the production of annual operating plans, long-range forecasts, and board of director materials, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational priorities
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for management
• Continually develop and refine internal financial modeling and process improvements

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 (or higher) in Finance OR Accounting
• 1+ years of experience with performing financial and variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and preparing financial reports
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
• Ability to work any of our full time, shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Essbase and / or Smartview experience

Soft Skills:

• Analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated to work independently and also be a team player
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
• Ability to solve problems including multiple priorities and research conflicting and / or inaccurate data

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.