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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position supports senior leadership within the Optum Health organization, with responsibility for developing and maintaining financial reports across the entire Optum Health business. Optum Health reporting will also be provided to Optum and UHG finance leadership teams.

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to Work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for management
• Assist with management reporting and system reconciliation
• Understand the Optum Health financial process and become an active participant in the management of its financials
• Assist with periodic forecast and budget creation for business leadership
• Analyze trends in revenue, product line profitability, membership, SG&A and other areas of business
• Participate on special projects and ad hoc financial requests

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/Economics/Mathematics or equivalent field
• 2+ years of finance or related experience
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
• Solid interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented; strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, deadlines and changing priorities
• Possess initiative, be a self-starter, self-directed, highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment

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

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.