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.Sure you could find a career that satisfies you, but what about one that inspires you? We're in the business of helping make the health care system work better for everyone. That means we need people who know how to bring it every single day. As a Financial Analyst, you'll collaborate with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who impact decisions that help millions live healthier lives.If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to Work from home and the office in this hybrid role as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, perform, and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
Understand and incorporate industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions
Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a clear, compelling message for their stakeholders
This position is on Optum Corporate’s FP&A team, which will give the candidate excellent exposure to all of Optum’s businesses and a unique view of the work being done by senior management
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 Accounting, Finance or Business
Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel (experience with pivot tables, database / logic formulas, etc.)
Live in the surrounding Minneapolis, MN location
Preferred Qualifications:
Hyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials
Demonstrate a consistent eagerness to learn and develop new skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet multiple deadlines
Demonstrate the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyAt 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.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.
