Regional Financial Planning & Analyst-Pearland TX-Hybrid

Requisition number: 2391951

Job category: Finance

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together. **

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:

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the development of annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasts for assigned regions, departments, or service lines. Compile and analyze financial and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making. Perform variance analysis and identify trends impacting financial performance. Support the preparation of financial models and analyses used to evaluate business performance and forecast future results

• Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, KPIs, and management reports. Consolidate financial and operational information from multiple sources and ensure reporting accuracy. Research variances and provide supporting analysis and commentary regarding month-end results

• Business Partner Support

• Partner with operational leaders, clinic management, and other business stakeholders to gather information and understand business drivers. Support development of KPI-based budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting. Assist in evaluating operational performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement

• Financial Performance Improvement

• Support analysis of profitability, labor productivity, patient volume trends, expense management, and operational efficiency initiatives. Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and performance improvement recommendations

• Planning Process Support

• Assist with the annual planning cycle, forecast updates, month-end close analytics, management presentations, and leadership reporting requirements. Support preparation of materials used in operating reviews and budget discussions

• Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, analytics, forecasting accuracy, and data integrity. Support automation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A processes

• Ad Hoc Projects

• Perform financial analysis, reporting requests, business cases, operational studies, and special projects as assigned by FP&A leadership

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:

• College degree in finance or equivalent work experience

• 1+ years of relevant experience in Finance

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• Proven time management, organizational management and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Finance

*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 $60,200 - $107,400 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.