Senior Financial Analyst

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Sure you could find a career that satisfies you, but what about one that inspires you? We're in the business of helping make the health care system work better for everyone. That means we need people who know how to bring it every single day. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll collaborate with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who impact decisions that help millions live healthier lives.Positions in this job family have responsibility for financial accounting (statutory/GAAP Accounting), investment, cost accounting, accounts receivable/payable, etc. This family also includes all positions responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, audit, tax and treasury, health care economics, and any financial support of a business department, excluding billing, underwriting, actuarial, pricing and network pricing.Positions in this function generate forecasts and analyze trends in sales, SG&A, provider performance, product line profitability, membership, medical costs, premium yields, and other areas of business. Researches economic progressions to assist with the organization's financial planning. Presents findings and recommendations to management. May include responsibility for budget planning and analysis.Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Revenue/Medical Costs/SGA forecasting and Analysis Process
• Develop and Maintain Financial Models to effectively prepare Annual Forecasts
• Analyze Medical Loss Ratios and resulting Internal Operating Income for Accuracy
• Effectively Communicate Results to Business Leaders and Sr. Management
• Conduct monthly Department and Clinic Variance Analysis Reporting
• Research and provide feedback to Cost Reporting Variances
• Create Annual Budget Templates
• Create/Update Periodic Forecast Reporting Templates
• Ad hoc Spreadsheet Creation
• Prioritize and Organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Performs all other related duties as assignedYou'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:
  • Associate's degree in Finance or Accounting, or 3+ years of work equivalent
  • 2+ years of progressive financial analysis experience
  • 2+ years of financial modeling experience
  • Microsoft Excel expert
  • Intermediate level of experience Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting, however, may be required to work from home temporarily due to space limitations.
  • Employees are 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 prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. 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:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
    • 2+ years of healthcare finance experience
    • Ability to prepare/present statistical and narrative reportsCareers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 380,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) 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 Analysis, Financial Modeling. WellMed, San Antonio, TX, Texas

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