Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Financial Analyst Intern – Multiple Locations – Hybrid

Requisition Number: 2304698
Job Category: Finance
Primary Location: Eden Prairie, MN

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When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your career, smart people like you are discovering opportunities with us. Here’s why.  An Early Careers finance internship opportunity in financial analysis will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic, intelligent and results driven people on earth.  This is work that matters far beyond the balance sheet.  We’re helping to improve people’s lives by helping the entire health care system manage resources in new and better ways. Health care is changing. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else. 

**This full-time summer intern position will be available starting in June 2026** 

**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position**

Opportunities are available in the following areas depending on interest and abilities:

  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Treasury
  • Capital Planning
  • Budgeting

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

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:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a major in finance from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated presentation skills

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2304698

Business Segment Corporate

Employee Status Temporary

Job Level Student Internships

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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