What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Consultant - Remote position 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 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.
This newly created role will provide financial performance analytics and insights for Optum’s client partnerships. These insights will include in-depth analysis on key client performance indicators and the ability to share findings both internally and externally. The success in this role will be dependent on an ability to successfully navigate and influence change across a matrixed environment, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and an ability to clearly articulate business issues with recommended solutions - in the context of a fast paced and high-growth environment that has a long-term commitment to making health care better for everyone. The Sr. Financial Consultant will be part of the Client Analytics Team as part of the broader Revenue Analytics group of Optum Insight.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Driving analysis on client to better strengthen the partnership and drive immediate financial benefit
Participation in partnership solutions that meet both internal and external requirements
Development of client reporting package for both internal and external review
Effectively partnering and collaborating with cross-functional teams that include Finance, Product, Operations, Legal and other internal customers
Preparing financial analysis and presenting partnership, risks, and recommendations to senior management
Assembling disparate operational and financial data for analysis and to drive fact-based decision-making
Building, maintaining, and enhancing revenue cycle monitoring
Developing accurate cash forecasting models to support decisions by partnering with finance and operational owners
Identifying and driving process improvements that accelerate cash benefit, enhance internal insights, and improve client performance
Reviewing customer, A/R, cash collections, liquidity, and other operational benchmarks to ensure optimal performance
Provide broad financial support amongst the account leadership team to drive improved RCM opportunities through strategic initiatives
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 analytic experience in pricing, costing and / or data analytics
Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
Intermediate Proficiency in MS Excel skills, including significant financial modeling experience (pivot tables, v-lookups, large data sets)
Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing or Business
Healthcare and / or Revenue Cycle Management experience
Experience working and interacting with executive leadership
Proficiency using PowerPoint to create presentations
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
•All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
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.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
4 years of analytic experience in pricing, costing and / or data analytics
Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
Intermediate Proficiency in MS Excel skills, including significant financial modeling experience (pivot tables, v-lookups, large data sets)
Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing or Business
Healthcare and / or Revenue Cycle Management experience
Experience working and interacting with executive leadership
Proficiency using PowerPoint to create presentations
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
•All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
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.
