Sr Network Pricing Analyst - Financial analysis exp. req'd

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.Use your problem-solving skills in a dynamic role! UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. We are looking for a skilled healthcare pricing professional to join our Greensboro office as the newest Sr. Network Pricing Analyst. In this role, you would conduct financial modeling, analysis and reporting in an effort to support and validate network contracting and unit cost management activities. This is an ideal role for an experienced financial analyst looking to further his or her knowledge of the healthcare industry. If you would enjoy using your problem-solving skills and handling a variety of duties on a daily basis, apply today. Key responsibilities include: Performing proposal analysis and research regarding provider contract valuation Providing financial analyses and projections during the negotiation process Tracking unit cost/contractual changes for the applicable market Collaborating with Network Management on contract proposals Pulling and analyzing provider specific data Creating financial models to forecast cost and profitability Completing ad hoc projectsRequirements: Experience as a Financial Analyst  Financial impact analysis, risk management & data manipulation experience A solid ability to create and use financial modeling tools Proficiency in MS Office applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills A bachelor's degreePreferred assets: Strong healthcare analytical experience with hospitals and/or physicians Solid understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including Medicare Experience within healthcare pricing, provider contracting or healthcare claims MS Access skillsUnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. keywords: Sr. Financial Analyst, Jr. Financial Analyst, Lead Financial Analyst, Corporate Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Finance Analysis, Management Reporting, Business, Business Analyst, CPA/CA, FP&A, statutory reporting, merchandise and profitability analysis, MBA, Strategic analysis, systems development, budget reporting, financial modeling, interest margin modeling, capacity planning, capitation, risk share contracts, account reconciliation’s, claims, enrollment,  financial reporting, variance analysis, management, SQL, IT, Cognos, Hyperion Essbase, ePlanning, Peoplesoft, GL, GL ledger accounting, macros, Flash, budget planning, forecast planning, analytical support,capital management processing, financial controlling, analysis and reporting activities, Applied Mathematics, Math, financial statement construction, analysis of acquisitions and dispositions, economic modeling, managing business solution projects, technical writing