Senior Financial Analyst - Remote - Remote Eligible

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

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.

Quality at Optum means striving for excellence in everything we do in order to help us achieve our mission. Simply put, it’s in our DNA and why we’re in business - to help people. Our mission serves as our why; our values unite us around how we will achieve it. Because when we follow our mission and live our values, we deliver quality.

This role will play a key role in overall project control, working with financial modeling, and performance analysis. This position requires a solid understanding of healthcare finance, cost structures, and regulatory environments. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through financial insight. We are looking for candidates that are proficient in handling dynamic environments and passionate about financial analysis and reporting. You will use your expert skills to be a key influence for financial planning and strategic decision-making process. The team always welcomes curious and creative problem solvers that are high on accountability and willing collaborators. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through financial insight.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
• 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
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies

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:

Before applying, please ensure each of these experiences are stated clearly on your resume under each applicable employer entry.

• 3+ years of financial and operational management experience
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Prior work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and operational issues, assessing their implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan

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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.