Financial Consultant - Home & Community - Remote

About the position 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. 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. We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives, we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions. As a Financial Consultant, you'll work with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way. This position is part of the Home & Community FP&A team within OptumHealth. The Home & Community FP&A team leads, coordinates and consolidates the month-end close and budget/forecast processes. The team also manages FTE requisitions, cost management activities and reporting. 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. Responsibilities • Preparing, maintaining, and communicating Non-Lag Medical Expense forecast and month-end deliverables • Maintain annual revenue Inter-Segment Agreement renewal process • Maintain annual Medical Loss Ratio renewal process • Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures • Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies • Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a concise, compelling message for their stakeholders • Partner with others on the Home & Community Finance team to identify, share, and implement best practices that enhance operational efficiency and presentation of financial performance • Delineate the specific responsibilities. Know that what you state here may be somewhat repeat of the previous section and should also overlap with the information you note in the next section Requirements • 3+ years of financial and/or accounting experience • Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment • Work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and operational issues, assessing their implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan • Experience collaborating across matrixed organizational structures and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive IOI enhancements, expense management initiatives, and alignment on key financial arrangements • Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel • Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and data-driven analysis to solve complex problems, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making • Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve shared goals Nice-to-haves • MBA or CPA • Experience in the healthcare industry • Proficient Hyperion Essbase • Proficient in SmartView • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Benefits • a comprehensive benefits package • incentive and recognition programs • equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job