Financial Healthcare Operations Analyst - Lafayette, LA 2378690 | Lafayette, Louisiana | LHC Group | Remote

Senior Financial Analyst

Explore opportunities with Home Office, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

As the Senior Financial Analyst, responsible for supporting their respective business leader as it relates to budgeting, analysis of operating and financial results, and financial education for the field teams they support. The analyst proactively identifies opportunities for improvements in both the sales and operational sectors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with Division Vice Presidents and their management teams to regularly measure and improve performance
• Serves as professional support for all aspects of the business for each DVP
• Assists with analysis of financial results based on current metrics and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Maintains excellent communication with all departments
• Guides analysts on preparation of variance analysis and assists in communicating results
• Reviews weekly projections and provides feedback as needed prior to the release
• Actively participates in the annual budget process for all service lines
• Actively participates in divisional MOR calls as needed
• Works with the Acquisition team regarding budgets for new locations
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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 or Economics
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
• Proficient user of finance software
• Solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• CFA/CPA Certification

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). The salary for this role will range from $76,104 to $114,156 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. 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.