Performs provider compensation calculations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, P&L reporting, strategic financial analysis, and acquisition valuation. Partners with senior operational and medical leaders, presents financial results, explains incentive plans to physicians, evaluates provider group acquisitions, and conducts discounted cash flow and tax-return analyses.
Requisition Number: 2386919
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives; we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions.
As a Financial Consultant, you will work in Optum Health, the healthcare delivery arm of Optum. You will be working with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader.
This role will communicate and work directly with senior operational and medical leadership daily, performing regular and ad-hoc financial analyses to drive the performance of our clinics.
That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way.
If you are located in Golden, CO, you will follow an office-based schedule with three in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We don't just aspire to help people live healthier lives; we have the know-how to help make it a reality for millions.
As a Financial Consultant, you will work in Optum Health, the healthcare delivery arm of Optum. You will be working with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader.
This role will communicate and work directly with senior operational and medical leadership daily, performing regular and ad-hoc financial analyses to drive the performance of our clinics.
That's a lot of responsibility, but you will have the support and resources of a Fortune 5 industry leader behind you every step of the way.
If you are located in Golden, CO, you will follow an office-based schedule with three in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provider Compensation and Incentive Calculations:
- Perform monthly and quarterly calculations of provider productivity and quality initiatives that adjust their compensation
- Develop reporting results and present to Sr. Management and operations leadership
- Presenting and educating physicians on compensation plans and incentives
- Forecasting and Budgeting:
- Partners with Sr. and departmental leaders to oversee the budget creation and periodic forecasting
- Develops cost/benefit analyses and staffing needs for key strategies or initiatives
- Participates and develops company-wide business plan and strategies
- Variance Reporting and Analysis:
- Participate and oversee month end revenue process
- Perform variance analyses for actual performance vs forecast and budget
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing P&L reporting
- Various Strategic Analysis:
- Creation and management of ad hoc requests and reporting from Sr. Management
- Acquisition Analysis and Presentation:
- Perform detailed financial and qualitative analysis on potential acquisitions of provider groups and network deals
- Perform valuation analyses, including multi-year discounted cash flow calculations, and analyses of tax return information
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:
- 4+ years of progressive professional experience in finance and/or accounting
- 4+ years of FP&A experience
- Advanced level of proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, advanced formula usage, advanced data analysis)
- Proven executive presence with excellent communication skills
- Experience translating highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
- Proven solid attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience working in an ambiguous environment, offering creative solutions to problems
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA Degree
- Hyperion Essbase, database, and/or PeopleSoft experience
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Experience working in healthcare
- Experience working directly with providers/physicians
- Experience in an internal and/or external client facing role
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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