Senior Analyst - Path to Value

Senior Analyst – Path to Value

United Healthcare, At Home – Lafayette, LA, United States. Full‑time.

Explore opportunities with Home Office, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve.

As the Business Operations Analyst, you will support the overall financial operations of a particular area of coverage, working directly with Divisional and Regional leadership to set and achieve operational goals. The position is responsible for developing annual operating budgets, confirming weekly projections, and identifying/communicating other areas of financial improvement opportunities.

• Work independently while partnering with Division Vice Presidents and their management teams to regularly measure and improve business performance
• Serve as professional support for all aspects of the business for the Division Vice President and Regional Operations Director
• Perform real‑time financial and operating analysis on current financial results, operating statistics, metrics, and other operating data to identify weaknesses and opportunities for improved performance
• Maintain excellent communication with supervisors, operations management personnel, and home office personnel
• Regularly prepare variance analyses of operating income statements and provide management with recommendations for operating improvements
• Review weekly projections from the home office budgeting department and provide feedback prior to weekly release
• Actively participate in Monthly Operations Review meetings
• Actively participate in the annual budget process related to operating budgets for all respective divisions

• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Proficiency in modern accounting software platforms and databases, along with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical and technical financial skills with the ability to quickly identify and evaluate business risks and apply appropriate resolution techniques
• High level of motivation with strong sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and persuade through credibility, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively with other management personnel to achieve high levels of operating performance
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

• Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401 k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements). Salary range: $80,352 to $120,528 annually.

We comply with all minimum wage laws. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401 k contribution.

At United Health 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. United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.