Financial Consultant - Membership Analytics

Requisition Number: 2372914
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.
The Financial Consultant - Membership Analytics will support membership-focused analytics within Optum Health Finance. This role will help evaluate membership performance, growth trends, retention, attribution, enrollment movement, and other key drivers that impact revenue forecasting, planning, and business performance.
The position will work closely with Finance, Revenue Analytics, Operations, Actuarial, and business partners to develop reporting and provide datasets that support financial planning and leadership decision-making. This role requires strong financial acumen, analytical curiosity, and the ability to work across data sources and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Support membership analytics related to financial planning, forecasting, business performance, and growth initiatives
• Analyze membership trends, enrollment movement, retention, attribution, and market-level performance drivers
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, and business teams to understand business questions and deliver actionable insights
• Support recurring forecast, budget, variance analysis, and performance management processes related to membership
• Assist in identifying drivers of membership changes
• Improve existing reporting processes through automation, standardization, and enhanced data quality
• Manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, timely, and business-relevant analysis
• Build knowledge of Optum Health membership data, business models, and financial performance drivers

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:

• 1.5+ years of financial analysis and / or analytics experience
• Demonstrated financial acumen and familiarity with P&L management
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Experience working in a dynamic team environment
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and institute new processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field
• 1+ years of healthcare, payer, managed care, or related industry experience
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other analytical programming tools
• Experience with visual analytics or business intelligence software
• Exposure to membership, revenue, enrollment, forecasting, or financial performance analytics

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.