Senior 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 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 Optum 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.   

This role will play a key role in overall project control, working with financial modeling, and performance analysis. This position requires a solid understanding of healthcare finance, cost structures, and regulatory environments. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through financial insight. We are looking for candidates that are proficient in handling dynamic environments and passionate about financial analysis and reporting.  You will use your expert skills to be a key influence for financial planning and strategic decision-making process. The team always welcomes curious and creative problem solvers that are high on accountability and willing collaborators. The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through financial insight.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead project control efforts across the team to include standardization of processes and controls
• Financial Liaison on Bid & Proposal efforts to support financial consideration
• Support efforts with New Contracts to ensure Financial compliance through setup and implementation
• Develop, maintain and refine financial models used in forecasting that assess company performance and strategic initiatives and enhance modeling reliability
• Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from plan and providing insights on corrective actions
• Solid research and analysis skills – Conduct analysis of financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of improvements
• Ensure financial models align with business rules, provide support with business case development related to scalable reporting structures
• Presenting financial analysis, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership

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:

Before applying, please ensure each of these experiences are stated clearly on your resume under each applicable employer entry. 

• 3+ years of Financial Analysis experience with solid capability to translate financial data into executive reporting
• 3+ years of Government Contracting Experience
• Experience in enhancing financial process focusing on reliability and accuracy and efficiently handle ad hoc requests
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI
• Proven solid communication skills with ability to convey financial findings in a clear and concise manner
• Proven to be skilled in multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight financial deadlines
• Proven ability to work autonomously on day to day responsibilities 

*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.

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.