Sr Financial Analyst - Remote - 2292795

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a dedicated finance professional to support its Whole Health Solutions business. This position involves critical tasks such as budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting, aimed at providing high-quality financial insights to drive strategic decisions. Candidates with strong analytical skills and experience in finance are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial planning and analysis experience required.
• Ability to work regular EST/CST business hours.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Consolidates the forecast across multiple products and completes corporate deliverables.
• Develops and maintains SG&A expense allocation model for profitability reporting.
• Producing financial reports with variance commentary for business leadership.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Essbase

Smart View

Power BI

PeopleSoft Financials

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position will support the Optum Whole Health Solutions business inclusive of budgeting/forecasting, monthly reporting, variance analysis, cost allocation modeling and other ad hoc financial support. Position will work closely with finance product leaders to consolidate product/channel financials and provide business leadership with meaningful financial data to support strategic decision-making.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consolidates the forecast across multiple products, ensures accurate GL loads and completes corporate deliverables
• Develops and maintains SG&A expense allocation model for product profitability reporting by channel
• Month-end close activities including collaboration with the accounting team on early estimates
• Produces financial reports on actual results versus forecast with variance commentary
• Analyze trends in revenue, profitability, membership and SG&A
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for business leadership, ensuring timely and accurate information is communicated in polished reports and presentations

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:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of financial planning and analysis experience
• Proficient in Excel with pivot tables, charts and complex formulas
• Ability to work regular EST/CST business hours 8am-5pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Healthcare experience
• Accounting experience
• Experience using Essbase/Smart View, Power BI and PeopleSoft Financials
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate in a matrix organization while positively influencing others
• Self-starter able to deal with ambiguity and change while prioritizing to meet aggressive deadlines

*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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.