Senior Financial Analyst
Job Description
Optum’s FP&A organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support SG&A financial management for Optum Insight. This role partners closely with business leaders across Product and Administrative functions, helping translate financial performance into clear, actionable insights.
This position is based in Eden Prairie, MN with remote work. The salary range is USD 60,200 to 107,400 per year, and the role is well suited to someone who values strong ownership of forecasting, reporting accuracy, and operational discipline.
What you’ll do
- Partner with finance and business teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve business performance
- Drive process improvements that increase reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for business partners and leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, Market, and Product
- Develop recommendations and insights based on financial and operational data
- Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing financial materials and analysis
- Monitor key business metrics and support achievement of financial goals
- Support team priorities and share knowledge with peers as appropriate
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Relevant finance or accounting experience
- Demonstrated ability to build and improve business processes, templates, and reporting frameworks
- Ability to be highly accountable, self-directed, and comfortable working with limited oversight
- Proven communication skills, including the ability to synthesize results into concise, executive-level narratives
Tools and technologies
- Essbase
- Hyperion
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Preferred qualifications
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to support decisions through data-driven insights
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Experience with financial planning systems such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms