Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealth Group is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Financial Consultant role supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic partnership activities within the 340B finance team, driving financial discipline and enabling data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead key components of end-to-end financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with business strategies and financial calendar deliverables
- Analyze and interpret key financial and operational metrics, including consolidated performance indicators, and translate results into actionable insights, highlighting risks and opportunities for leadership
- Prepare and present monthly variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast/budget) and clearly communicate key drivers and recommendations to senior leadership
- Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to provide financial guidance, support decision-making, and identify trends impacting performance
- Develop, enhance, and maintain financial reporting to effectively communicate performance, forecasts, and variance drivers
- Lead or contribute to ad-hoc financial analyses and strategic initiatives across the organization
- Demonstrate agility in managing competing priorities and evolving business needs while delivering clear, concise, and impactful financial insights
Skills
- High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or accounting
- Experience building, maintaining, and improving financial models, with strong financial statement analysis skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify risks and opportunities, assess implications, and recommend actionable solutions
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
- Ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot and/or AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency
- Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm local time
- 340B Program Knowledge or Experience
- Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Essbase, Hyperion, or similar)
- Ability to work independently in a matrixed environment, manage competing priorities, and influence outcomes with minimal supervision
- Business acumen with an ownership mindset and accountability for results
- Ability to improve processes, enhance reporting, and develop scalable financial models
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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