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Growing together. OptumRx is looking for a Financial Consultant to join our Optum Pharmacy Finance Team supporting the Sourcing & Trade function. This individual will support and manage reporting and analysis across all the Optum owned pharmacies for manufacturer value, special buys, wholesaler economics, data & service contracts, and legislative impacts.
Financial support of these areas entails understanding drug cost economics, looking for financial opportunities, and reporting on financial performance. This role is critical to every aspect of our business and will require advanced financial modeling skills, attention to detail and the willingness to push forward in an ambiguous environment. This will be a highly visible role, with the opportunity to present your financial findings to various levels of leadership and serve as an integral part in supporting pharmacy leadership to drive financial performance across each of the pharmacies.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U. S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary
Lead accrual estimation processes across all Optum owned pharmacies and present to finance and accounting leadership on a monthly basis Manage the actuals reporting and forecasting for Sourcing & Trade value and develop strong working relationships with finance leads across each pharmacy Create and maintain financial models regarding various legislative impacts Create financial models that identify financial opportunities and help inform strategy Pull data to maintain and create financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis Comfortable with navigating large data sets and standing up new and improved processes Comfortable working in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines 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.
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2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related fields Experience preparing and delivering financial results or modeling to management/leadership Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, large data sets, formulas) Proven ability to analyze data, summarize it, and provide conclusions
Healthcare experience Experience pulling data to create/maintain financial reporting Experience working in a matrix environment, building relationships, and partnering with business leaders *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.