Financial Consultant - Hybrid or Remote

Financial Consultant - Hybrid or Remote at UnitedHealth Group

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. The Financial Consultant plays an important role within Optum Insight, supporting finance and business teams through financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business decision support. This position partners with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights, improve reporting capabilities, and support business initiatives. The role reports to a finance leader and contributes as an individual contributor within a collaborative, matrixed environment. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. Primary Responsibilities: Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance Help drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and Analytics Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate 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, Business, or related field 3+ years of finance, accounting, FP&A, or related business experience Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Experience creating reports and presenting financial results to business partners Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills Demonstrated communication and relationship-building skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting healthcare, consulting, technology, or professional services organizations Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Experience supporting business cases, financial recommendations, or decision-making analysis Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Demonstrated ability to support decisions through data-driven insights Demonstrated to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Soft Skills: Solid business partnership mindset Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills Adaptable and proactive