Senior Financial Analyst - St. Louis, MO and Duluth, MN or Waterloo, IA

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.Ovations Administration provides general services to all Ovations business units. Departments within Ovations Administration include Business Planning, Communications, Finance and Accounting, Human Capital, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs. Ovations is a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans ages 50 and older.   Positions in this function research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. Provides management with statistical findings and conclusions. Identifies potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. Provides data in support of actuarial, financial and utilization analyses. - Reviews the work of others. Develops innovative approaches. Sought out as expert. Serves as a leader/ mentor. Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them. Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues. Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions. Performs complex conceptual analyses. Reviews work performed by others and provides recommendations for improvement. Forecasts and plans resource requirements. Authorizes deviations from standards. May lead functional or segment teams or projects. Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues. Motivates and inspires other team members Healthcare experience in a hospital, physician or insurance provider setting strongly desired. Bachelor's degree (or higher) required. 3+ years of finance experience, as well as experience identifying trends and modeling required. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.