Senior Financial Analyst

The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago

Finance$70k/yrFull-time

About the Role

EVPP Business Affairs serves as the central business office for the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, providing coordinated financial, procurement, HR, payment, and administrative operations support across the EVPP portfolio. As part of a recently implemented centralized support model, the Business Affairs team functions as the operational partner for EVPP Units, much like a Dean’s Office serves its colleges, ensuring that faculty, staff, and administrators can focus on the academic and programmatic work that advances the university’s mission. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a central role in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and budget support across both administrative and academic functions, with real visibility into how financial data shapes decision-making at the leadership level. Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate financial reports and statements, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for EVPP units in partnership with the Financial Planning team
Monitor expenditures, account balances, and commitments, flagging variances and recommending adjustments as needed
Develop and maintain key metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports to support leadership decision-making
Produce ad-hoc financial, budget, and operational analysis as requested by leadership; explain financial details and information to stakeholders

Accounting & Account Reconciliation

Process accounting entries and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of internal financial records
Process adjustments to personnel costing allocations in Workday
Update account structure changes to the team’s Chart of Accounts
Oversee the financial coding structure, ensuring consistency and compliance with university accounting standards
Review vouchers and fund groups for appropriateness of entries, researching and resolving discrepancies as they arise in coordination with the Financial Planning team
Interpret accounting data related to revenues, expenses, and budgets, and analyze trends to inform reporting

Financial Planning & Budget Support

Support the Financial Planning team in the development and management of administrative and business budgets for EVPP units, including preparation and review of departmental budget submissions
Assist with forecasting, trending, and what-if analysis to support budget planning cycles
Collaborate with Director, Financial Planning and EVPP departmental managers to align financial strategies with unit goals
Process, track, and organize account transfers and details tied to budget transfers

Special Projects, Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Financial Support

Support special projects as assigned, including system implementations, reporting process redesigns, and cross-functional initiatives
Assist in reviewing current business processes and developing requirements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting turnaround
Provide backup support to the broader EVPP Business Affairs teams (e.g., accounting, payroll, procurement) during peak periods or staffing transitions
Communicate and grant appropriate access to financial data/systems to meet the needs of finance, HR, and other business staff
Serve as a point of contact for routine financial questions from EVPP units and departments
Other related duties and projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting, accounting, or budget analysis
Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, dashboards, and recurring metrics for leadership audiences
Demonstrated experience with account reconciliation, journal entries, and maintaining the integrity of financial records
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and producing actionable reports
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and independence
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; comfort learning new university systems and platforms
Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with UT Austin financial systems, including Workday, DEFINE, or equivalent systems at another university
Experience with budget development and forecasting in a higher education or large institutional setting
Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence/reporting tools
Experience supporting both administrative/business and academic