Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum's Whole Health Solutions is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Behavioral solutions business. The role leads financial planning and analysis, including close, budgeting, forecasting, long-range modeling, reporting, and strategic decision support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to forecast
• Lead role in the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze financial results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and trends
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and special projects
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and business intelligence solutions
• Provide financial guidance and support for business initiatives, capital investments, and cost management efforts

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, OR a related field
• 2+ years of financial and / or accounting experience, including financial planning, forecasting, reporting, or business analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data, build analyses, and prepare leadership-ready materials
• Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization
• Proven ability to work independently with little supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter
• Proven excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently
• Healthcare experience
• Experience using Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

Benefits

• National remote work: telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.; hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or the Washington, D.C. area must work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
• On-the-job training.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.
• Career development opportunities.

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