Senior Financial Analyst | Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Senior Financial AnalystThis position follows Office-Based schedule with (4) In-office days per week. Our office is located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN.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.Optum Health is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will support financial planning and analysis in Affordability 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.This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CSTWe offer on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedulePrimary Responsibilities:Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to forecastLead role in the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processesAnalyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trendsIdentify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracyParticipate in strategic planning initiatives and special projectsConduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-makingSupport implementation and optimization of financial systems and business intelligence solutionsProvide financial guidance and support for business initiatives, capital investments, and cost management effortsOther duties as assignedYou'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, Data Analytics or related fieldMust be 18 years of age OR older2+ years of finance / accounting or systems experience in post graduate or internship experienceExperience with working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organizationAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with formulas, large datasets, and financial modelsThis position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CSTPreferred Qualifications:Healthcare experienceExperience with using Hyperion Essbase and PeExperience with Power QuerryExperience with Power BITelecommuting Requirements:Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN.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-starterProven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidentlyAbility to build strong relationships across functions*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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.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. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.