Financial Consultant

This position is Remote in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 

Optum NY / NJ, is seeking a Financial Consultant to join our team in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you must be smart about the business of healthcare. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

This role is responsible for all aspects of financial analytics, planning, and reporting in support of our Optum Care NYNJ business.

Responsibilities include reporting and analysis to business and finance leadership with a dotted line support to operations leadership; presents findings and recommendations to management.  

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on the job training aligned to your schedule.   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide primary financial support for NYNJ Optum Care business division and its leaders.
• Create and maintain a tight alignment with the operations team and become active participants in understanding the overall financial drivers and implications to profitability
• Participate in strategy discussions, providing ADHOC support where needed to seek opportunities for increased performance of our business
• Anticipate profitability changes as changes happen, and react quickly to unusual trends.
• Develop understanding of monthly trends 
• Interface with business leaders and build relationships in support of financial planning and performance measurement including reporting and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in conjunction with budgeting and forecasting process
• Be a partner in the month-end close process along with the accounting team
• Assist in managing business relationships on behalf of the broader Finance organization and Leadership
• Leverage technology and carry out process improvement activities
• Other duties as assigned

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.  As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.  You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.   

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 Accounting, Finance, OR related field OR equivalent years of work experience
• 3+ years of relevant financial analysis OR accounting experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (filter, sort, pivot tables, VLOOKUP's), Microsoft Office product suite, and other technology tools
• Progressive financial work experience
• Must be willing to come in to office if residing within a commutable distance
• Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• Hyperion Essbase and / OR Power BI / Smartview

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within New York, New Jersey and Minnesota 
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills: 

• Ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Curiosity - our strongest and best are full of business curiosity 

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

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 $72,800 - $130,000 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. 

OptumCare 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.

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

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