Senior Financial Analytics 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.

This role will measure financial performance metrics for client partnerships, provide validation and guidance for improvement initiatives, and create internal forecasts for bonuses/incentives earned from clients. Success in this role will be dependent on an ability to successfully navigate and influence change across a matrix environment with some guidance, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and the ability to clearly articulate business issues with recommended solutions --- in the context of a fast paced and high-growth environment that has a commitment to making health care better for everyone.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary ownership of detailed models to forecast, measure, and validate performance improvements for client partnerships
• Support operations teams in understanding how their actions will impact the measured results and financial outcomes
• Build solid partnerships with Optum project and operations teams and client's relationship management team through leading monthly performance reviews and ad hoc conversations
• Implement process and procedures for the measurement and validation of financial performance metrics
• Contribute to project charters by assessing financial performance metrics within the ROI for new projects
• Establish and implement financial performance metric audits and testing to ensure results match projections
• Providing broader support for other operational and strategic initiatives

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of data/analytic/financial modeling (Intermediate Excel) experience
• 2+ years of experience present analytics to Internal/External stakeholders  
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Intermediate proficiency using PowerPoint to concisely communicate ideas
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic working environment with many near term and long-term deliverables (aka strong organizational and time management skills)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive bonus/incentive opportunities
• Proven executive presence, communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Experience with SQL and/or database management
• Experience in revenue cycle operations or directly supporting operations
• Healthcare industry knowledge and/or experience

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.