Senior Financial Analyst

This position follows a hybrid schedule with (2-3) In-office days per week. Our office is located at 9 Technology Drive, Irvine, California.
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.
Sure, you could find a career that satisfies you, but what about one that inspires you? We're in the business of helping to make the health care system work better for everyone. That means we need people who know how to bring them every single day. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll collaborate with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who impact decisions that help millions live healthier lives.
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 PST.
We offer 1-2 weeks of training. The hours of training will be 8:00am-5:00pm PST.
Primary Responsibilities:

• 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 efficiency
• Build financial models to evaluate new programs, service lines, and care delivery strategies
• Opportunity to influence real cost of care decisions and not just report results. Candidate will be able to own, influence, and shape outcomes
• High visibility role with potential for exposure to regional as well as executive leadership
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance; and variances to plan, forecast and budget

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 4+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL
• 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 PST

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or MHA, MBA, or CPA
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 9 Technology Drive, Irvine, California.
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

*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 $58,800 - $105,000 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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