Financial Analyst II - VP Academic Finance

University of Texas Medical Branch • Galveston, TX

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

To perform financial and operational analysis activities with an intermediate functional or organizational scope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in related field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding, with progressive development, of financial statements and relationships, analytical techniques, operations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices, and procedures
• Progressive development of the ability to analyze/evaluate data
• Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the institution
• Progressive learning in regards to decision making responsibility with minimal guidance
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to accomplish goals
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Health Systems and/or Academic Medicine is desirable.
• Four years of relevant financial experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi, Access, and other financial tools.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Financial Systems, both for General Ledger and Budget purposes.
• Oracle EPM Reporting, Essbase, Planning, and Smartview knowledge and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed
• Analyzes historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions
• Prepares information to support developing trends that will inform forecasts and management decision making
• Identify and utilize technology and best practices to ensure continuous process improvement
• Efficiently retrieves and compiles financial data and statistical information
• Remains current with and progressively learns industry trends, analytical techniques and appropriate financial systems necessary to complete essential job functions
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
• Actively participates with Business and Finance colleagues in completing initiatives, goals and priorities
• Develops productive relationships with UTMB personnel across campus while accomplishing institutional objectives
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees