Senior Financial Analyst

Requisition number: 2396164 Job category: Finance This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 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. Whole Health Solutions is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will support financial planning and analysis through month end close, forecast, long-range modeling and strategic partnership to help senior leadership develop, execute, and manage the growth and profitability of the business. Whole Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum’s Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care. This role will focus on the Behavioral solutions book of business. This position is full time Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST or EST. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to forecast. Lead role in the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes. Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends. Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy. Participate in strategic planning initiatives and special projects. Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and business intelligence solutions. Provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives, capital investments, and cost management efforts. 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 Finance, Accounting, Economics, OR a related field 2 years of financial and / or accounting experience, including financial planning, forecasting, reporting, or business analysis Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data, build analyses, and prepare leadership-ready materials Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization Ability to work full time Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST or EST Preferred Qualifications: Healthcare experience Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials Telecommuting Requirements: Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy. Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service. Soft Skills: Proven ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently *All employees working remote 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 $60,200 – $107,400 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. 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