Financial Consultant – Remote 2356216 | Everett, WA | Remote Full Time

Financial Consultant

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.

We don’t just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Financial Consultant, you’ll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That’s a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 6 industry leader behind you every step of the way. This position supports business functions for the Optum Care business in the Pacific Northwest.

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:

• Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
• Support business leaders with analytical analysis to help drive decision making
• Financial forecasting and reporting
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
• Support calculation and analysis around network incentives and other financial analyses

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 finance in Finance, Business or related field or related work experience
• 5+ years of progressive financial experience
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth and fast paced environment
• Work experience anticipating issues, assessing their implications, developing a plan, and executing on that plan
• Intermediate level of MS Excel experience
• Experience partnering with key business leaders, clients to support business growth, and key Initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience in payor and/or provider environments with exposure to value-based care reimbursement models
• Experience working collaboratively and influencing across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives
• Process improvement experience
• Advanced MS Excel experience including Financial Modeling
• Intermediate level of Tableau experience or similar software
• Proven ability to present key findings and reports to leadership

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). The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.