Financial Analyst

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for management
• Aid with management reporting and system reconciliation
• Assist with periodic forecast and budget creation for business leadership
• Participate on special projects and ad hoc financial requests

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, OR equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 6+ months of Financial OR Analytical experience (academic OR professional)
• Financial acumen and P&L management skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office product suite
• Ability to work 4 times per week at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to work any of our full time, shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, including the flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends given the business need

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience
• Moderate skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Telecommuting Requirements

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills

• Strong 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

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this role will range from $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.