Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help people live healthier lives. The Senior Financial Analyst will support financial planning and analysis for the Behavioral solutions business through month-end close, forecasting, long-range modeling, and strategic partnership with senior leadership. The role will also develop financial reports, analyze performance, support business initiatives, and optimize financial systems and business intelligence solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to forecast
- Lead role in the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
- Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives and special projects
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making
- Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and business intelligence solutions
- Provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives, capital investments, and cost management efforts
Skills
- High School Diploma / GED
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 2+ years of finance / accounting or systems experience in post graduate or internship experience
- Experience with working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling experience
- This position is full time, Monday - Friday. 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 CST or EST time zone
- 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
- Proven ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
- Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently
- Healthcare experience
- Experience with using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
Benefits
- National remote work with the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Weeks of on-the-job training
- Career development opportunities
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