Sr Financial Consultant - Remote

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology and finance. This role within the Finance team focuses on driving business growth initiatives, partnerships, and M&A activities. You will leverage your expertise in financial modelling and analysis to develop insights that support strategic decisions and enhance profitability. With the flexibility to work remotely, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial challenges and present findings to senior management. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a diverse and inclusive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience with M&A transactions and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for business growth.
• Conduct financial due diligence and valuation for M&A transactions.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Financial Analysis

Executive Reporting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Finance or MBA

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is to support the Optum Financial Services organization as a member of the Finance team and will work across business lines to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modelling and analysis, with a focus on supporting existing business growth initiatives, partnerships, warrants, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), as well as strong executive reporting skills.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business growth initiatives, including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Business Growth Initiatives: Analyze and evaluate potential growth opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Partnerships: Assess and model financial impacts of potential partnerships, including joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• Warrants: Manage and analyze financial aspects of warrants, including valuation and impact on financial statements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Conduct thorough financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning for potential M&A transactions.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support various business needs and strategic decisions.
• Executive Presentations: Prepare executive-level presentations to communicate financial insights and recommendations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address financial issues, providing solutions and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, product, technology, and legal, to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies.
• Industry Knowledge: Understand and incorporate industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions.

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