Sr Financial Analyst - Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

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 Financial Consultant.
 
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) Primary Responsibilities:

This position will be supporting the Operating Expense forecasting, analysis, reporting and many other related activities within the UHC E&I business
Develop, perform and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures
Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
Understand and incorporate industry specific metrics into reports to highlight relevant trends and support fact-based business decisions
Develop, perform and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
Work closely with the business to develop, recommend and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
Produce clear, well-formatted reports that communicate a clear, compelling message for their stakeholders
Handle multiple work streams simultaneously
A collaborative and flexible work style, with strong service mentality

Required Qualifications:

3 or more years of financial and/or accounting experience
Financial acumen and P&L management skills
Strong level of proficiency with MS Excel
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; degree in accounting or finance
Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials
Previous Operating Expense / P&L Management experience
Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
Prior work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and operational issues, assessing their implications, and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan
Work collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive expense management initiatives
Executive presence, ability to communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders
 
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 14 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.
 
 
Job Keywords: P&L, Excel, Financial, Essbase , accounting, financial reporting, forecasting Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota