Financial Consultant – Remote

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

Optum Serve is the federal health services business of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, delivering a broad spectrum of health solutions to the government, military, and veteran communities. 

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. 

Primary 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.