Financial Consultant

This position follows a hybrid schedule with 3 - 4 In-office days per week. Our office is located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN.

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.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8‑hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST.

This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

• Develop, perform, and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures for the Optum Corporate shared service organizations
• Dig deep into the details, understand the drivers behind financial outcomes, and articulate the story to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial reports for assigned functions to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance; and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend, and establish strategies, plans and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
• Develop, perform, and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and month‑end processes

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 3+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
• 3+ years of Microsoft Excel experience (Pivot Tables, V‑Lookups, etc.)
• 3+ years of financial planning, forecasting and analysis experience
• Financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills
• Experience with owning/managing financial models and demonstrated process improvement experience
• Ability to be highly analytical, detailed oriented, accountability for accuracy
• Team player mentality with the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of business backgrounds both written, and verbally
• Communication and presentation skills - the ability to understand and present complex data easily to leadership
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8‑hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST.

• Experience with planning tools desired (Essbase, Oracle Smart View, Oracle EPM and People Soft Financials
• Self‑sufficiency, independent thinking, and takes ownership and accountability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience presenting to leadership

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a United Health Group approved high‑speed internet connection or leverage an existing high‑speed internet service.

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

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…