Senior Financial Analyst

Finance Position

This position follows a hybrid schedule with (4) days per week in-office days per week. Our office is located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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.

This Finance Position will support Optum Capital- inclusive of budgeting/forecasting, reporting, analytics, productivity, Benefit Tracking, AI Reporting, and other ad hoc financial support. Position work closely with senior leadership and SG&A teams.

This position is full-time. 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. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Assist with management reporting and system reconciliation
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
• AI Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation. Partner with Enterprise AI, Technology, and Business leaders to shape the AI investment roadmap
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for 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 (or higher) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years of finance/accounting or systems experience in post graduate or internship experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling experience
• Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
• Ability to work full-time. 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. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Tableau, Power BI, Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented; strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, deadlines and changing priorities
• Possess initiative, be a self-starter, self-directed, highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment

*All employees working remotely 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.