Sr Financial Consultant – 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This position is to support the Optum Financial Services organization as a member of the Finance team and will work across business lines to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modelling and analysis, with a focus on supporting existing business growth initiatives, partnerships, warrants, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), as well as strong executive reporting skills.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business growth initiatives, including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis
• Business Growth Initiatives: Analyze and evaluate potential growth opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
• Partnerships: Assess and model financial impacts of potential partnerships, including joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Warrants: Manage and analyze financial aspects of warrants, including valuation and impact on financial statements
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Conduct thorough financial due diligence, valuation, and integration planning for potential M&A transactions
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support various business needs and strategic decisions
• Executive Presentations: Prepare executive-level presentations to communicate financial insights and recommendations
• Problem Solving: Identify and address financial issues, providing solutions and recommendations to improve financial performance
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, product, technology, and legal, to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
• Industry Knowledge: Understand and incorporate industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions

 

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:

• 5+ years of financial experience
• 5+ years of experience with Excel (experience with pivot tables, database / logic formulas, etc.) 
• 5+ years of Financial Modeling with business drivers
• 5+ years of experience with PowerPoint
• 5+ years of proven analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• 5+ years demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years of experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate strategy and partnerships

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization and with a cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) at both the working and executive level
• Solid attention to detail and accuracy 

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

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.