Senior Financial Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid

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.

Job Summary

This role provides financial support to the Optum Health Technology and Care Delivery Technology organizations, with a primary focus on headcount (FTE) tracking, FTE related expenses, and vendor technology costs. The analyst will organize and analyze financial data to create clear, accurate, and insightful reporting that supports decision making by CIO leaders and Optum Health business partners.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working across finance and technology teams to translate complex data into a clear financial story.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track, analyze, and maintain accurate reporting of:
  • FTE headcount
  • FTE related expenses (compensation, benefits, allocations)
  • Vendor and third party technology costs
• Partner closely with Optum Health Technology and Care Delivery Technology leaders to support ongoing financial management and forecasting
• Organize financial data into clear, structured views that enable storytelling and executive level insights for CIOs and Optum Health business partners
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership reviews
• Support month end, forecast, and budget activities related to technology and workforce spend
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across multiple financial sources and reporting tools
• Collaborate with peers across finance, technology, and operations to resolve data questions and drive shared understanding

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 a related field
• 1+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven solid analytical skills with solid attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both finance and non finance partners
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology, IT, or operational organizations
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive audiences
• Exposure to headcount management, workforce analytics, or vendor cost tracking
• Familiarity with large, matrixed organizations or healthcare/technology environments

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 $60,200 to $107,400 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.