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. Whole Health Solutions is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will function as a support finance business partner to the Biometrics leadership within the Optum Whole Health Solutions product portfolio. This role will support financial planning and analysis support through month end close, forecast, long-range modeling and strategic partnership to help senior leadership develop, execute, and manage the growth and profitability of the business. Whole Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum’s Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care, and this role will align with Clinical solutions. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Responsibilities

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
• Participates in the development of business strategy with Product teams
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Produce clear, well-formatted reports and presentations that communicate a clear, compelling message for management
• Assist with management reporting and system reconciliation
• Assist with forecast and budget creation for business leadership
• Analyze trends in revenue, product line profitability, membership, SG&A and other areas of business

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 1+ years of finance/accounting or systems experience in post graduate or internship experience
• Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
• Proficiency in MS Excel skills, including financial modeling experience
• Proven ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
• Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently

Nice-to-haves

• Healthcare experience
• Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution