Financial Consultant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Consultant to partner with senior leadership in driving financial excellence across Optum Serve. This role plays a critical part in delivering insightful financial analysis, accurate reporting, and strategic guidance to support key business decisions and long-term growth.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
3+ years of experience of financial modeling and tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau
3+ years of experience with GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls
Proven excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with government contracts and compliance processes
Experience working with Deltek Costpoint or Acterys for financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or analytics
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
Lead and support forecasting and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with financial goals
Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and maintain custom financial reports and dashboards tailored to business needs
Research and validate journal entries to ensure accurate accounting of costs and revenue
Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leaders to support data-driven decision-making
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.
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