Senior Financial Analyst - Optum Health - Value-Based Care

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.

At Optum Health, financial discipline and accountability are critical to enabling better care, improved outcomes, and lower costs. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting value-based care (VBC) initiatives through advanced financial analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insight. This role partners closely with finance leadership, business leaders, and clinical stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights that help drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Lead the development, execution, and management of complex financial and operational analyses related to value-based care performance
  • Produce and maintain recurring and ad-hoc financial reporting that clearly communicates actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast, and budget
  • Interpret trends in medical cost, revenue, utilization, and margin performance to support fact-based decision making
• Insights & Storytelling with Data
  • Research economic drivers and industry-specific metrics to support financial planning and performance management
  • Translate complex data sets into clear, compelling financial narratives for executive and senior leadership audiences
  • Present findings, insights, and recommendations with confidence and clarity
• Process Improvement & Controls
  • Establish and enhance financial processes, reporting methodologies, and analytical tools
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability in financial results and reporting
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and business operations

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 (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of financial analysis, accounting, or related experience, preferably in healthcare or value-based care
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; solid working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, or CMA
• Experience in healthcare finance, managed care, or value-based care environments
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, and/or PeopleSoft Financials
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

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.