Global Strategy Outsourcing Financial Analyst - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
You believe data can help reshape the future, and you find yourself loving the thrill of diving into challenging analysis. At UnitedHealth Group, you'll find an organization that will recognize those talents and have lots of growth potential. Here, you will be empowered, supported and encouraged to use your analysis expertise to help change the future of health care. Does the challenge intrigue you?
This role is part of the Global Strategy team and is responsible for collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling operational data and invoices to drive accurate and timely payments on vendor invoicing. This position will also be involved in presenting information for short term and long term operational and business planning. The position will also support short and long term operational/strategic business activities by developing, enhancing and maintaining operational information and invoicing models. Successful employees in this role have had strong Call Center Management experience, Workforce Management experience, or have experience as a Vendor working with large corporations.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyze, review, forecast, and trend complex data
Present analysis and interpretation for operational and business review and planning
Support short and long term operational / strategic business activities through analysis
Develop recommended business solutions through research and analysis of data and business process and implement when appropriate
Reconciles vendor invoices utilizing operational data, vendor contracts, and business forecasts
Creates accurate accruals and forecasts in partnership with internal and external business partners
Creates and maintains daily data reconciliation models for accurately predicting cost and risk
Ensures timely and accurate payment of invoices
Support short and long term operational / strategic business activities
Assesses and interprets business needs and requirements.
Develop and implement effective / strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solves problems and/or conducts effective analyses
Translates concepts into practice
Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on the most complex tasks
Clearly and effectively communicates explanations and information to others in a timely manner
Provides feedback, and guides others
Creating financial models for vendor strategic plans and contract negotiations

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 in Business, Finance, related field OR combination school and equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in any of the following: Finance, Financial Systems; including reconciliation, projection, forecasting, budgeting experience
3+ years of experience working with process improvement, workflow, and / or evaluation of business processes
Intermediate (or higher) level of proficiency with Excel
Experience in and aptitude for dealing with internal and external partners
Preferred Qualifcations:
Experience with Call Center Management, Workforce Management, or Vendor Management
Experience gathering requirements from vendor contracts and documenting those results to drive effective outcome
Ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to stakeholders and the business both in writing and verbally
Ability to problem solve multiple priorities and to research conflicting and / or inaccurate data

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. -Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do -your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $87,900 to $156,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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