Financial Analyst Intern Multiple Locations
At a glance
- Pay
- $18-$32/hr
- Location
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Work type
- Onsite
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
- Category
- Finance
Full-time summer internship for Financial Analyst Intern at UnitedHealth Group (Optum), starting June 2027. Opportunities in Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Capital Planning, Budgeting. Paid hourly, with benefits; role includes financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and use of AI-enabled tools.
What they are looking for
Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you'll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your career, smart people like you are discovering opportunities with us. Here's why. An Early Careers finance internship opportunity in financial analysis will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic, intelligent and results driven people on earth. This is work that matters far beyond the balance sheet. We're helping to improve people's lives by helping the entire health care system manage resources in new and better ways. Health care is changing. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else.
- *This full-time summer intern position will be available starting in June 2027**
- *UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position**
Opportunities are available in the following areas depending on interest and abilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis
Treasury
Capital Planning
Budgeting
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze and report on financials
Assist in the development of program forecasts, budgets, and plans Research economic progressions to assist with the organization's financial planning
Create annual budget templates
Prepare spreadsheets to effectively show financial results and financial forecasts Utilize approved AI-enabled tools to support analysis, reporting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives
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
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in finance from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
Preferred Qualifications
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools, with the ability to apply AI responsibly to enhance analysis, productivity, and decision-making while adhering to company policies and data privacy requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated presentation skills
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 - $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.