Financial Consultant Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

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.

Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work. As a Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of finance and accounting 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 a Fortune 6 industry leader behind you every step of the way.

This role will be the primary financial P&L owner for multiple Optum Health shared service departments that support various areas of the business. You will partner with the different leaders to identify risks and opportunities in their departments, create periodic forecasts, and track monthly results.

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

If you're residing around Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule as you take on some tough challenges.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Reporting
• Work closely with the shared service department leaders to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve financial planning & performance
• 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 executive level analysis, reporting, and communication of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

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:

• 2+ years of experience in forecasting/financial modeling
• 2+ years of experience in monthly financial reporting
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to work four in-office days per week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA
• 2+ years of experience in business writing and communication
• 2+ years of experience in SmartView financial pulls and modeling
• 2+ years of experience in presenting to team and organization leaders
• 2+ years of experience in critical thinking and problem solving
• 2+ years of experience in ability to conduct and lead meetings
• Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft experience
• All Telecommuters 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 to $130,000 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. 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.