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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)This role will support Expense Analytics for the Provider portfolio. Primary responsibilities include ownership of real-time forecasting, translation of information into analytics to support operational and financial trends, and support for Cost Management activities within the Provider market. Success in this role will be dependent on an ability to successfully navigate and influence change across a matrix environment, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and creation of analytics, key metrics and leading indicators to drive change within business.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Interface with Optum Insight business operations and finance leaders and build relationships in support of real-time forecast and key drivers
Understand Provider business drivers and metrics to assist in identification of operating expense trends and areas of cost savings/management
Drive and develop analytics to highlight trends and areas for review
Key piece to the Provider Finance team with direct communication with CFO and his Finance team; must have knowledge of the business to provide story to results
Work collaboratively with other Financial Analytics teams
Partner to lead driver-based forecast process and automation efforts, identifying and driving process improvements that simplify work, improve the customer experience and reduce the number of touches on the Forecast cycle
Leverage technology and support the team’s development of process improvement activities, allocations, variable, and fixed expenses
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 Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics
6+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:CPA or MBA
1+ years of supervisory experience
Process Improvement experience
Advanced knowledge of Health Care industry
Ability to complete complex projects, influence change in complicated, fast paced, matrix environment
Excellent communication and organization skills
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employmentCareers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyDiversity 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.
