The Financial Consultant plays an important role in SG&A financial management for Optum Insight, developing and managing enterprise financial reporting processes, consolidation templates, bridge analyses, and executive-level financial narratives. The individual will be responsible for consolidating performance insights, financial results, and risks and opportunities for submission to Optum Corporate Finance. The work supports UHG leadership and external reporting, making accuracy, attention to detail, and strong financial judgment critical.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:- Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
- Help drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
- Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
- Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
- Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
- Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate
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 a related field
- 2+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience
- Solid experience in FP&A, financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
- Proven highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
- Proven solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize financial results into concise, executive-level narratives
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
- Proven self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
*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 $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
