Financial Consultant - Hybrid in MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Financial Consultant on our Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, you will play a pivotal role in developing key financial reports leveraged by senior leadership and the Board of Directors (BOD) to support quarterly earnings, BOD meetings and the Investor Conference. You will work closely with Finance and Accounting teams across the enterprise to assist in report development and draw conclusions based on your financial analysis. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting team members with financial modeling, forecasting, analysis of performance metrics and other ad hoc requests from leadership. Your analysis and reporting will be vital in our continued effort to deliver on financial performance at UHG.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare core team deliverables, including executive reporting, that support quarterly earnings releases, board meetings, monthly close reporting and annual investor day
• Develop, perform and manage analyses of business, financial and performance metrics
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports used to communicate budgeted/forecasted performance, actual results and variances to forecast and budget to leadership
• Develop, perform and manage models and deliverables as it relates to financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans and processes related to team reporting and analytics, which will be shared with senior leadership to aid in decision making
• Function as a key resource to leadership on ad hoc analyses and pro forma requests
• Continually seek opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality control and reporting capabilities

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, Accounting, or Economics
• 3+ years of Finance and/or Accounting experience
• Experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Work experience in accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, assessing financial implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate to expert level experience in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven track record supporting senior leaders and executives
• Proven advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proven advanced attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Experience within the healthcare sector
• Experience preparing executive level financial presentations and commentary
• Experience developing and working with financial models
• Hyperion Essbase and Peoplesoft experience
• Executive presence

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.