Senior Financial Analyst - Schaumburg, IL

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Our finance professionals at UnitedHealth Group are engaged in the important work of making health care more affordable, simpler and easier for people to access. And you can join us in achieving these goals as a Sr. Financial Analyst. You will collaborate 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. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else while you do your life's best work.(sm)
 
The Sr. Financial Analyst plays a key role within OptumRx, a fast-paced, high growth (both organic and through M&A), exciting organization.  This is a “go-to” position that supports strategic initiatives by leveraging data to provide insights into key business drivers.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Strategize and provide financial analyses for key business initiatives

Responsible for monthly close process which includes general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, consolidation and analysis of results vs. budget for executive distribution

Support monthly forecast process which includes summarization and consolidation of results vs. budget & forecast for executive distribution

Improve financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends and recommending actions to management

Increase productivity by developing automated procedures that optimize data efficiency and quality

Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and other duties as necessary to support the team

Required Qualifications:


BS/BA degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Management or a related field

3+ years corporate finance and/or accounting experience

Excellent database and financial modeling skills

Strong analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Proven ability to work on and manage multiple projects within tight timelines

Self-motivated to work independently and also be a team player

Excellent attention to detail

Adaptable, energetic, and strategic
 
Preferred Qualifications:


Essbase and/or Smartview experience

Financial planning and analysis experience
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
Keywords: finance, accounting, team player, Schaumburg, IL, Illinois