Senior Financial Analyst - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Job Summary This role provides financial support to the Optum Health Technology and Care Delivery Technology organizations, with a primary focus on headcount (FTE) tracking, FTE related expenses, and vendor technology costs. The analyst will organize and analyze financial data to create clear, accurate, and insightful reporting that supports decision making by CIO leaders and Optum Health business partners. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working across finance and technology teams to translate complex data into a clear financial story. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
1+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Proven solid analytical skills with solid attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both finance and non finance partners
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technology, IT, or operational organizations
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or executive audiences
Exposure to headcount management, workforce analytics, or vendor cost tracking
Familiarity with large, matrixed organizations or healthcare/technology environments

Responsibilities

Track, analyze, and maintain accurate reporting of: FTE headcount
FTE related expenses (compensation, benefits, allocations)
Vendor and third party technology costs
Partner closely with Optum Health Technology and Care Delivery Technology leaders to support ongoing financial management and forecasting
Organize financial data into clear, structured views that enable storytelling and executive level insights for CIOs and Optum Health business partners
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership reviews
Support month end, forecast, and budget activities related to technology and workforce spend
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment across multiple financial sources and reporting tools
Collaborate with peers across finance, technology, and operations to resolve data questions and drive shared understanding