Performs financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and performance management for pharmaceutical rebate programs. Analyzes contract trends, risks, variances, and optimization opportunities; partners with finance and business stakeholders to address underperformance; develops corrective action plans and profitability strategies; and provides insights for leadership decision-making. The role requires managing financial issues from discovery through implementation and follow-up.
Requisition Number: 2390290
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.
Join the team as a Financial Consultant supporting the financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management of pharmaceutical rebate programs. In this role, you will help monitor rebate performance, identify opportunities to optimize client arrangements, and partner cross-functionally to improve financial outcomes. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented finance professional who can manage complex analysis, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and take ownership of financial performance issues from discovery through resolution.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
*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.
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.
Join the team as a Financial Consultant supporting the financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management of pharmaceutical rebate programs. In this role, you will help monitor rebate performance, identify opportunities to optimize client arrangements, and partner cross-functionally to improve financial outcomes. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented finance professional who can manage complex analysis, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and take ownership of financial performance issues from discovery through resolution.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, perform, and manage the financial analysis and performance management of pharmaceutical rebate programs
- Analyze rebate contract performance to identify trends, risks, underperforming client arrangements, and opportunities to maximize and optimize financial results
- Develop and maintain financial reports that clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast, and budget
- Partner with key stakeholder teams across client management, industry relations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, finance to manage rebate contract performance
- Support client optimization initiatives by identifying root causes of financial underperformance and coordinating corrective action plans
- Partner with the business to develop, recommend, and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
- Take ownership of financial performance issues from discovery through analysis, recommendation, implementation, and follow-up
- Prepare financial insights and recommendations that support leadership decision-making, improve rebate program performance, and strengthen operational efficiency
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 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or a related analytical role
- Experience conducting complex financial analysis involving contracts, performance metrics, forecasts, trends, and variances
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using PowerPoint to summarize financial information for business stakeholders
- Demonstrated analytical skills with solid attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance partners
- Demonstrated ownership mentality, including the ability to take issues from identification through solution implementation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical rebate programs
- Experience with Rx Max software
- Experience in creating and using financial modelling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools including interpreting and reviewing financial modelling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts
- Proven ability to utilize data to understand business drivers and opportunities and leveraging insights to influence decision-making with Senior Leadership
*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.
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