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.** **Primary Responsibilities:** Candidates applying for this position must have 5+ years of combined experience in finance and/or financial systems, and extensive knowledge of FP&A or a similar role. Must be a self-starter with a solid work ethic. Candidates should possess the following skills: + Perform monthly variance analysis and collaborate with cross functional teams to identify and explain fluctuations in IT service chargebacks + Partner with key business teams and stakeholders across the organization to manage monthly billing activities and resolve billing related issues + Analyze complex financial data and summarize key findings and recommendations to support management decision making + Manage the administration of financial forecasting cycles (2+10, 5+7, 8+4, and annual Budget) + Oversee and administer the end to end monthly billing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness + Prepare, compile, and format data to support preliminary analyses for budgeting and forecasting processes + Drive process standardization, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to creating value for business partners + Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so **Required Qualifications:** + B.Com + 5+ years of financial and/or accounting experience + Proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint) + Proficiency in MPWR and Hyperion SmartView/Essbase financial tools **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; an MBA in Finance from a reputable business school + Experience in developing financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics + Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint + Solid understanding of accounting, financial, and operational principles, supported by excellent analytical and data interpretation skills + Proven solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across various levels of management + Proven solid attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities + Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced work environment _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._ \#NJP