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Senior Financial Consultant

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In-Office
Eden Prairie, MN
92K-164K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Eden Prairie, MN
92K-164K Annually
Senior level
Manage headcount, workforce expenses, vendor technology costs, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end activities. Partner with technology and finance leaders to ensure accurate financial data, prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, and develop executive-level insights and presentations. Collaborate across finance, technology, and operations to resolve data issues and support financial management.
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Requisition Number: 2391783
This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
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 Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 8:00am - 5:00pm CST. Monday - Friday.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Track, analyze, and maintain accurate reporting of:
    • FTE headcount
    • FTE related expenses (compensation, benefits, allocations)
    • Vendor and third party technology costs
  • Partner closely with Chief Data Office leaders to support ongoing financial management and forecasting
  • Organize financial data into clear, structured views that enable storytelling and executive level insights for CIOs
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership reviews
  • Support month end, forecast, and budget activities related to technology and workforce spend
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across multiple financial sources and reporting tools
  • Collaborate with peers across finance, technology, and operations to resolve data questions and drive shared understanding

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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Analytical skills with solid attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both finance and non finance partners
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment
  • Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting technology, IT, or operational organizations
  • Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive audiences
  • Exposure to headcount management, workforce analytics, or vendor cost tracking

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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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