Sr Financial Consultant

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.At UnitedHealth Group, we are a healthy, growing business. We are a Fortune 25 company that has been honored in a number of ways. UnitedHealth Group was ranked number 14 on the 2008 “BusinessWeek 50 Rankings,” a list of top performing companies in each of the 10 sectors that make up the Standard & Poors 500 and named “America’s most admired company for health care innovation” in Fortune’s most recent survey. These honors serve as a reminder of the many people at UnitedHealth Group whose talent and dedication are helping to make health care work better, and underscore the Company’s work to advance social responsibility initiatives. Sound like a rare combination? Join us and you’ll be inspired to discover your own mix of professional advantages and personal rewards.   SecureHorizons is a division of Ovations, the segment within UnitedHealth Group exclusively focused on health and well-being for individuals age 50+.  SecureHorizons provides a portfolio of health care products and services to individuals eligible for Medicare. SecureHorizons is the largest and longest tenured Medicare Advantage business in the United States, with 2006 membership of 1.4 million and revenues exceeding $14 Billion.  SecureHorizons is comprised of over 2500 employees located across the U.S. who pledge to help every senior Live Secure. Be Secure.   In our SecureHorizons team, we are currently seeking a Senior Financial Consultant.  This individual will primarily be responsible for taking large raw data sets and formatting in order to easily identify trends and opportunities.  This function is largely responsible for generating forecasts and analyzing trends in revenue and medical cost, product line profitability, and membership.   Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide financial support to Regional Account Directors Compile and analyze medical cost trends monthly Prepare PowerPoint presentations for new and existing provider groups Preparation of special reports necessary to communicate findings and opportunities for improvement Assist with provider contract preparation and template management Track and manage various project deadlines Various cost and revenue reconciliations, financial report preparation Modeling, forecasting and ad-hoc analysis   Predicts emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them. Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business. Participates in the development of business strategy. Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences. 5 to 10 years finance experience with an emphasis in Managed Care Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) Experience with various databases and systems to analyze large data sets Experience with financial / accounting terminology Ability to meet strict deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skillsDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.