Senior Financial Analyst - Remote​/Eden Prairie

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.

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in SG&A financial management for Optum Insight, partnering closely with business leaders across Product and Administrative functions to drive financial performance and operational discipline. This individual will be responsible for forecasting, variance analysis, workforce planning, third-party spend management, and monthly financial reporting, providing insights that support informed decision-making and achievement of business objectives.

The role will help identify cost optimization opportunities, support workforce and vendor management initiatives, and deliver actionable financial analysis to ensure spending aligns with strategic priorities. Success in this position requires solid analytical capabilities, attention to detail, business partnership skills, and the ability to translate financial results into meaningful operational insights.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

• Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
• Help drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
• Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
• Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
• Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Relevant finance or accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
• Ability to be highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize financial results into concise, executive-level narratives

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms

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

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