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. 

As a Senior Financial Consultant within the Expense Analytics organization, you will provide OI finance and operations organizations with key cost analytics and metrics that will drive improved decision making. This role will support the IT pillar across multiple Market Performance Partnership (MPP) clients totaling billions of dollars in TCV. These long-term partnerships are critical to the success of OptumInsight and are highly visible with senior leadership. Our latest 10-year partnership is with Allina Health, a nonprofit Health System, in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• IT Pillar financial responsibilities spanning across multiple long-term MPP clients totaling billions of dollars in TCV
• Scaling financial operations related to IT Delivery across MPP clients
• Monitoring of financial spend in comparison to contract to ensure that no financial leakage occurs
• Work with operational leaders to monitor financial performance compared to deal pro forma and targets
• Manage delivery plans against deal pro forma to determine risks and opportunities that could impact financial performance
• Detailed oversight and understanding of Market Performance Partnership cost structures will drive beneficial financial outcomes
• Partner closely with the operations leaders to develop, recommend and establish saving strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies

You'll have access to the most comprehensive data in the world. You'll need every bit of your knowledge and skill to sift through it and find the trends that tell the story. 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:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of financial and operational management experience
• Experience driving business performance in a high growth environment
• Experience working across teams and business partners
• Experience working collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive revenue enhancement and expense management initiatives
• Work experience anticipating accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and operational issues, assessing their implications and developing and implementing an appropriate action plan
• Immediate experience with Microsoft (Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
• Healthcare, Technology, and / or Revenue Cycle Management experience

*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 hourly range for this role is $42.31 to $83.27 per hour. 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 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.