Financial Consultant - Hybrid or Remote

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.

The Financial Consultant plays an important role within Optum Insight, supporting finance and business teams through financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support. This position partners with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, improve reporting capabilities, and support business initiatives. The role reports to a finance leader and contributes as an individual contributor within a collaborative, matrixed environment.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office 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, and Analytics
• 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, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of finance, accounting, FP&A, or related business experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Experience creating reports and presenting financial results to business partners
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting healthcare, consulting, technology, or professional services organizations
• Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience supporting business cases, financial recommendations, or decision-making analysis
• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
• Demonstrated to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  

Soft Skills:

• Solid business partnership mindset
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Adaptable and proactive in addressing challenges
• Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
  

*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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.