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. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
Optum Payment Integrity (OPI) serves entities liable for medical expenditures (payers/ insurers, employers, government agencies and risk-bearing providers) to help them become more efficient and effective in paying claims. They do this by identifying, reviewing and resolving aberrantly billed claims. Our solutions help clients ensure payments for health care claims are paid correctly, by the responsible party, for eligible members, according to contractual terms, free of error or duplication, and without fraudulent, wasteful or abusive practices. These solutions contribute to a more efficient, effective and affordable health care system.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

Analyze and report on financials
Assist in the development of program forecasts, budgets, and plans
Research economic progressions to assist with the organization’s financial planning
Create annual budget templates
Prepare spreadsheets to effectively show financial results and financial forecasts

Required Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, and/ or Mathematics

Intermediate proficiency in Excel

Demonstrated ability to take leadership and initiative
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, 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, economics
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