UnitedHealth Group: Senior Financial Analyst – Eden Prairie, Mn

Sure you could find a career that satisfies you, but what about one that inspires you?

We’re in the business of helping make the health care system work better for everyone.

That means we need people who know how to bring it every single day.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll collaborate with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who impact decisions that help millions live healthier lives.

The Optum Corporate Finance team leads Optum’s financial planning and analysis, including capital, workforce, sales and revenue planning.

We partner with Executive leadership to advise on critical business and financial decisions and ensure the organization is operating with financial discipline.

Primary Responsibilities: Develop and execute on all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecastingDevelop, analyze and report on critical business and financial metricsDevelop, maintain and enhance financial reports that clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to planSupport effective and efficient resource and capital allocation by developing and validating business cases and financial assumptionsWork closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficienciesProduce reports that clearly and concisely communicate messages to stakeholders 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: 1 or more years of applicable experience, including finance and/or accounting work experience, equivalent coursework or experience with data analysisIntermediate proficiency with Excel (experience with pivot/data tables, reference formulas, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracy PreferredQualifications: Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, MIS or related fieldHyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials As a Fortune 6 company, UnitedHealth Group has resources like nowhere else.

That means we have what it takes to shape the future of health care.

Make a difference as we make change happen and do your life’s best work.SM UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change.

We work a little harder.

We aim a little higher.

We expect more from ourselves and each other.

And at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we’re building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever.

Now we’re looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more.

We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge.

We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.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.