Manager of Finance, Performance Measurement - Eden Prairie, MN (prefer

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

This role will measure financial performance metrics for client partnerships, provide validation and guidance for improvement initiatives, and create internal forecasts for bonuses/incentives earned from clients. Success in this role will be dependent on an ability to successfully navigate and influence change across a matrix environment with some guidance, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and the ability to clearly articulate business issues with recommended solutions --- in the context of a fast paced and high-growth environment that has a commitment to making health care better for everyone.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary ownership of detailed financial model to forecast, measure, and validate performance improvement metrics for client partnerships
• Support operations teams in understanding how their actions will impact the measured results and financial outcomes
• Build strong partnerships with Optum360 project and operations teams and client's relationship management team
• Implement process and procedures for the measurement and validation of financial performance metrics
• Contribute to project charters by assessing financial performance metrics within the ROI for new projects
• Establish and implement financial performance metric audits and testing to ensure results match projections
• Providing broader support for other operational and strategic initiatives

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
• 5+ years of financial modeling (Excel) or analytics experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic working environment with many near term and long term deliverables (aka strong organizational and time management skills)
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to drive bonus/incentive opportunities
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high growth environment; financial acumen
• Strong executive presence, communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency using PowerPoint to concisely communicate ideas
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed (minimal national travel)
• You will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's US Telecommuting Policy
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Experience with SQL and database management
• Experience in revenue cycle operations or directly supporting operations
• Healthcare industry knowledge and/or experience

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*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.

Job Keywords: Financial Manager, data analyst, performance