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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Financial Consultant is responsible for financial analytics, planning, and reporting in support of our pharmacy benefit services teams.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work Hybrid in Minnesota or remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide primary financial support for specific OptumRx business division and its leaders
• Create and maintain a tight alignment with the pricing team and become active participants in understanding client renewal cycles and the overall financial drivers and implications to their renewals or market checks
• Understand and influence ability to manage client discount guarantee performance and seek to make timely changes with the contract management team
• Participate in client strategy discussions to seek opportunities for increased performance
• Perform in-depth ad hoc analysis, providing senior finance leadership with key insights for decision making
• Interface with business leaders and build relationships in support of financial planning and performance measurement including reporting and analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in conjunction with budgeting and forecasting process
• Assist in managing business relationships on behalf of the broader Finance organization and Leadership
• Leverage technology and carry out process improvement activities

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:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Office product suite, and other technology tools
• Progressive financial work experience
• Solid working knowledge of financial systems, statements, and reports
• Ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Healthcare experience
• Hyperion Essbase and/or Power BI and/or Tableau
• Coding experience with SQL, VBA, and/or Python
• Project management or process improvement experience
• Proven advanced analytical skills
• Solid Curiosity - our strongest and best are full of business curiosity
• Solid attention to detail and accuracy

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.