JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work.SM 

Primary Responsibilities:

• System consultant for the Planful Planning and Forecasting tool
• Support and manage business-defined functionality within the Planful system, through the use of JournalEntries, Modeling, and Data Mapping
• Provide end user training & support for over 200 users
• Drive efficiency in FP&A processes by automating manual tasks and processes globally
• Ensure the planning tool is operating as expected to keep the forecasting teams up and running

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 (or higher) OR 10+ years of experience developing and testing detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
• 3+ years of experience in developing within the following financial reporting tools:
  • Business Objects
  • Cognos
  • Hyperion
  • Planful
  • Adaptive Insights
  • Anaplan
• 3+ years of experience developing and testing detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
• 3+ years of experience supporting application building, test planning and test execution and deployment activities
• 3+ years of experience planning and executing data conversion activities (e.g., test data)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of financial processes (budgeting/forecasting), cost accounting (expense allocations) and accounting principles
• Strong understanding of Business Processing and Project Flow
• Experience creating and maintaining functional requirements as an input to application design
• Strong analytical/creative problem solving skills including ability to independently troubleshoot and develop alternative solutions to problems

Soft Skills:

• Must be flexible with a can-do attitude and have the ability to remain professional under high-pressure situations
• Willingness to learn new technologies 

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

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California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York City, NY, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York City, NY, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100 per year.  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.   

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. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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