Financial Consultant - Remote/Eden Prairie, MN Preferred

Overview

This role supports SG&A financial management by developing and managing enterprise financial reporting processes, consolidation templates, bridge analyses, and executive-level financial narratives. Responsibilities include consolidating performance insights, financial results, and risks and opportunities for submission to corporate finance. The work supports UHG leadership and external reporting, where accuracy, attention to detail, and strong financial judgment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business performance
• Drive process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
• Provide recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
• Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
• Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience
• Solid experience in FP&A, financial reporting, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
• Proven highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to synthesize financial results into concise, executive-level narratives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
• Proven self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,800 - $130,000 annually (based on full-time employment)
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• Benefits may include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements)
• We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote work flexibility from anywhere within the U.S.
• For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Application Deadline

• Posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected; the posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Additional Information

• Drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.