Finance Consultant - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Building operating expense forecasts and analyzing trends in revenue, medical cost and membership
• Reporting and analysis for business and finance leadership
• Research economic progressions to assist with the organization's financial planning
• Presents findings and recommendations to management
• Serve as a primary partner to the General Manager of the International EAP Product Team
• Manage forecasting, reporting and analysis of EAP revenue, benefit expense, and collaborate with SG&A function on the operating expense allocation
• Work with Accounting/Controllership and Actuarial functions to manage the month-end close process and produce timely and accurate reporting
• Interface with business leaders and build relationships in support of financial planning and performance measurement including reporting and analysis
• Perform month-end close analysis of variances to forecast/budget and present findings to the Product and Senior Management teams
• Create financial models and analyze key performance indicators
• Improve data accuracy and reliability in collaboration with the Accounting and Actuarial teams
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions

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.

Requirement Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Power Point
• Ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas
• Solid financial, analytical and business acumen
• Ability to generate innovative approaches and solutions to business opportunities

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Hyperion Essbase/SmartView and PeopleSoft
• Solid attention to detail
• Project management or process improvement experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Ability to build solid relationships at all levels of the organization

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $71,400 to $127,400. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

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.

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