Financial Analyst

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle.

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.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Financial Analyst supporting the Home & Community In-Home Risk Finance team, you will have the opportunity to build a strong foundation in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) while learning how finance supports a complex and evolving healthcare business.

You will support core finance activities including financial consolidations, forecasting, budgeting, monthly reporting, variance analysis, and intersegment agreements. You will work with financial and operational data to understand business performance, assist with consolidating results across teams and business segments, and help ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and clearly communicated.

This role will work closely with Finance and business partners to investigate financial results, support recurring planning and reporting processes, improve reporting tools, and respond to ad hoc analytical needs. The position is ideal for someone early in their finance career who brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to develop broad FP&A experience.

This position is full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support monthly financial reporting and consolidation of results across business areas, including reviewing results for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform variance analysis across actuals, forecast, and budget to help explain financial performance.
• Support the administration, tracking, and financial analysis of intersegment agreements across business segments, including coordination with Finance partners.
• Partner with Finance and business teams to support ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and FP&A activities.
• Help identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate financial reporting, consolidation, and forecasting processes.
• Perform other responsibilities as required

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:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Foundational understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with formulas, large datasets, and financial models
• Ability to work full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
• Ability to build strong relationships across functions
• Data visualization skills using Power BI and/or Tableau

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment 
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable learning new processes, systems, and business concepts 

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 $49,700 - $88,800 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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