Financial Analyst – Hybrid in 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.

 

Quality at UnitedHealth Group 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.  

 

Ready to launch your finance career with impact? With the Optum at Home finance team, you’ll transform data into actionable insights that drive operational excellence and market performance. This role offers hands-on experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics-perfect for candidates who thrive on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

 

This position is responsible for maintaining strategic financial reports that support market operations leadership and key financial stakeholders. You will collaborate with the Optum at Home finance team to track operational and membership metrics, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.

 

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain monthly and quarterly financial reports to ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Assist in the development of forecasts and budgets to support planning processes
• Help create and update operational metric and membership reporting tools
• Research and analyze financial variances to identify trends and provide insights
• Support initiatives to improve reporting processes and enhance efficiency

 

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, Economics, or related field
• 1+ year of experience or internship in financial analysis, reporting, or related work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems and tools quickly, demonstrated through successful onboarding or system transitions. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven high attention to detail, shown by producing accurate reports or validating large data sets with minimal errors. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven process improvement mindset, evidenced by identifying and implementing changes that improved efficiency or reduced reporting time. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven self-starter with problem-solving skills, demonstrated by independently completing assigned projects or resolving issues. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven collaboration in a matrixed environment, proven through working with multiple teams or departments to achieve shared objectives. (1+ year of experience or internship)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. (1+ year of experience or internship)
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
• Proven exposure to financial modeling concepts

 

*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 $48,700 to $87,000 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.