Job Description

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Quality at UnitedHealth Group means striving for excellence in everything we do in order to help us achieve our Mission. Simply put, it's in our DNA and why we're in business - to help people. Our Mission serves as our why; our Values unite us around how we will achieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.
Optum West is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial modeling, operational planning, and capital planning across the organization. This role partners with operational teams to deliver insights that align with core business objectives and strategic priorities.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of consolidated OPEX & Capital budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support Optum West's operational and technology objectives
• Provide strategic guidance for major cost centers, including supporting the financial oversight of information technology, medical equipment, & shared services
• Drive monthly and quarterly OPEX variance analyses, identifying trends and providing actionable recommendations to optimize spend and improve financial planning wherever possible
• Collaborate with Finance & IT leadership, shared services, and operational teams to align financial planning with enterprise initiatives
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial performance and cost-benefit outcomes
• Build and maintain advanced Excel-based financial models for OPEX tracking, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Manage financial systems and tools to support real-time tracking, reporting, and forecasting, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal controls
• Partner with procurement and vendor management teams to evaluate contracts, negotiate terms, and assess total cost of ownership for services and solutions
• Support quarterly forecasting cycles and annual budget planning, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements
• Lead financial reporting and presentations for leadership, translating complex financial data into strategic insights
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, UHG, HIPAA, SOX, and other regulatory frameworks in financial operations
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to support investment decisions and operational planning

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:

• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with a solid focus on OPEX management or FP&A
• Proven solid understanding of corporate reporting
• Experience with financial systems such as Anaplan, Planful, PowerBI, Essbase, PeopleSoft, or similar ERP/forecasting tools
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven solid analytical skills with a focus on operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Proven advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint for executive-level presentations
• Ability to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare finance, especially supporting shared services or technology initiatives
• Familiarity with cost allocation models and real-time performance monitoring tools
• Experience with value-based care financial models and outcome-driven budgeting
• Demonstrated success in aligning financial planning with operational and strategic goals

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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 eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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