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Financial Consultant, E&I Finance - Remote

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Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
35-63 Hourly
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
35-63 Hourly
Mid level
The Financial Consultant will support P&L forecasting, analyze monthly financial results, communicate insights to leadership, and solve complex issues collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
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Requisition Number: 2346143
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
In this Financial Consultant position, you will support the end-to-end P&L forecasting process and deliver clear, actionable insights. You will communicate key financial drivers and variances to leadership, respond to ad-hoc analytical requests, and partner effectively across a matrixed organization to address less structured, complex issues. Success in this role requires flexibility to reprioritize quickly, an innovative, solutions-oriented mindset, and a high degree of accountability for delivering high-quality, timely outcomes.
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:
  • Support full P&L forecast end-to-end process
  • Prepare analysis of monthly financial results against forecast & budget
  • Clearly communicate forecast financials and variances to budget to leadership
  • Prepare ad-hoc requests as necessary for leadership
  • Demonstrate flexibility to seamlessly reprioritize and pivot on deliverables
  • Develop innovative approaches to solving problems
  • Demonstrate high degree of accountability
  • Works with less structured, more complex issues
  • Collaborate in matrix environment

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 financial analysis experience
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and familiarity with P&L management
  • Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office products
  • Experience working in dynamic team environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and problem solve with little direction
  • Demonstrated experience of consistently delivering results
  • Demonstrated aptitude to learn and institute new processes

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Financial planning & analysis experience
  • Healthcare or insurance industry experience
  • Proficiency with Hyperion Essbase, Planning and PeopleSoft Financials

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $62.50 per hour 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.
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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