Senior Financial Consultant

About the role

This role provides financial support to the Chief Data Office within Optum Technology, with a primary focus on headcount (FTE) tracking, FTE related expenses, and vendor technology costs. The analyst will organize and analyze financial data to create clear, accurate, and insightful reporting that supports decision making by CIO leaders.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and maintain accurate reporting of:
  • FTE headcount
  • FTE related expenses (compensation, benefits, allocations)
  • Vendor and third party technology costs
• Partner closely with Chief Data Office leaders to support ongoing financial management and forecasting
• Organize financial data into clear, structured views that enable storytelling and executive level insights for CIOs
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership reviews
• Support month end, forecast, and budget activities related to technology and workforce spend
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across multiple financial sources and reporting tools
• Collaborate with peers across finance, technology, and operations to resolve data questions and drive shared understanding

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, OR a related field
• 4+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, OR a related analytical role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both finance and non-finance partners
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Required: Full-time employment
• Preferred: Experience supporting technology, IT, OR operational organizations
• Preferred: Experience preparing materials for senior leadership OR executive audiences
• Preferred: Exposure to headcount management, workforce analytics, OR vendor cost tracking

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Collaborative
• Comfortable working across finance and technology teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay and Schedule

The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• Life
• Emotional
• Physical
• Financial

Equal Opportunity Employer

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified candidates 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.