Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a Financial Consultant to support our Enterprise Clinical Services (ECS) and OptumHealth Risk Operations. In this role, you will collaborate across the ECS Finance team to ensure accurate financials are presented to stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and report on financials, partner with operations leaders to manage budgets, and create quarterly forecasts.
- Participate in the month-end close process by analyzing variances and producing commentary to explain monthly financial results.
- Work closely with operators to communicate financial results, including variance analyses, and establish a positive working partnership.
- Meet with operations leaders to identify and report on cost management efforts within the business.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of various needs across the team.
- Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with different teams across the enterprise through cross-functional project work.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- 3+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience.
- Intermediate skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, formula functions, troubleshooting), MS Office product suite, and other technology tools.
- Progressive financial work experience.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas.
- Financial, analytical, and business acumen.
- Ability to generate innovative approaches and solutions to business opportunities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- Flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Nice to Have
- Healthcare experience.
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft, or MPWR.
- Financial modeling experience.
Technical Stack
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- Hyperion Essbase
- PeopleSoft
- MPWR
Team & Environment
This role supports Enterprise Clinical Services (ECS) and OptumHealth Risk Operations and collaborates across the ECS Finance team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $72,800 - $130,000 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401k contribution.
Work Mode
This role is open to candidates across the United States.
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.
