Financial Analyst

This position follows a hybrid 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.

We don’t just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That’s a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of industry leader behind you every step of the way.

This position supports senior leadership within the Optum Capital organization, with responsibility for developing and maintaining financial capital reports across Optum businesses. Optum Capital reporting will also be provided to UHG finance leadership 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 or weekends.

This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am - 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
• Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for management
• Assist with management reporting and system reconciliation
• Support SG&A and IT Finance in reporting and analytics
• Assist with periodic forecast and budget creation for business leadership
• Participate on special projects and ad hoc financial requests

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 Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, OR equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 6+ months of Financial OR Analytical experience (academic OR professional)
• Financial acumen and P&L management skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office product suite
• Ability to work 4 times per week at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to work any of our full time, shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, including the flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends given the business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Experience with using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Telecommuting 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:

• 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 $49,700 - $88,800 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.

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