Senior FP&A Analyst- Finance and Analytics
About The Position
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Analytics Department. The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in delivering financial insights, maintaining forecasting models, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the institution. This Senior Financial Analyst role offers the opportunity to independently lead analytics and modeling efforts while contributing to strategic financial initiatives. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Financial Analyst will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that emphasizes excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in financial operations and analytics. Candidates should have experience independently developing and maintaining financial models used for strategic planning, forecasting, business case development, capital planning, or investment decision support. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial analysis, project management, and health care finance, with strong analytical skills and familiarity with systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Access, SQL, or other database analysis tools. A background in capital planning or oncology-related operations is beneficial, along with experience preparing presentations, managing workflows, and supporting complex financial processes.
Requirements
- 5 years experience in data analysis, accounting or financial project management.
- Abilities in Microsoft Access, SQL or other database analysis tools.
- Knowledge of the corporate Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related business speciality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in finance-oriented professional services (advisory, valuation, management consulting, etc.).
- Background in capital planning or oncology-related operations.
- Experience preparing presentations, managing workflows, and supporting complex financial processes.
- Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, with major in Accounting or Finance.
- Master's Degree Business Administration; Masters of Science in Accounting or Finance; or related business specialty.
- CPA, CMA, CFA, CHFP, or comparable
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance the organization’s long-term forecast model
- Complete pro-forma financial modeling independently to support strategic initiatives
- Develop, own, and deliver requested financial analytics independently
- Analyze financial datasets to generate actionable insights for decision-making
- Assist with financial diligence related to the institution’s business planning process
- Support evaluation of financial opportunities and risks tied to organizational initiatives
- Produce financial reports at pre-determined and ad-hoc intervals
- Transform complex insights into executive-ready presentations for senior leadership and board audiences
- Provide role-appropriate coaching and management of junior staff and interns
- Support additional duties as assigned based on the immediate needs of the finance organization
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
- Paid holidays
- Wellness
- Childcare
- Other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
- Voluntary retirement plans
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
