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.

The Senior Financial Consultant is a unique position within Optum with primary responsibilities of working with operational and financial data for pricing of various Optum Insight products.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pricing support for OptumInsight Payer software and services product suite

• Pull and manipulate operational and financial data

• Maintain and enhance pricing models and templates

• Effectively work with cross-functional teams that include Finance, Sales, Product and Operations

• Develop a strong understanding of the business mission through effective interactions with upper management, and strong working relationships within and outside of Finance

• Review customer contracts to ensure accuracy and risk minimization

• Prepare financial analysis and present deal economics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

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 or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of data and / or financial analysis

• Experience presenting to leadership or key stakeholders

• Negotiation experience

• Proficiency with MS Excel

• Skilled at influencing multiple constituencies

• Ability to work across a large and complex matrix of stakeholders, coupled with the ability to thrive in an environment of change and fluctuating priorities

• Ability to analyze complex data and make decisions and clearly articulate reasons for making a decision

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA

• Healthcare industry experience

• Pricing experience with solid knowledge of financial concepts

• Experience working with Sales teams

• Experience with Salesforce.com

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills

• Ability to think creatively on solutions to complex issues and develop viable alternatives

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 employers 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.