Senior Financial Analyst, Research Administration (Hybrid)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

8h•$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

To perform complex financial analysis and to provide supervisory guidance in a fiscal group of the Medical Branch. Prepares and oversees financial and operational analysis activities with an advanced functional or organizational scope

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in related field.
Four years related experience in a financial or related field.
Possesses an advanced 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

CPA and/or Masters’ Degree in Business or related field is preferred.
Experience in Health Systems and Academic Medicine is desirable.
Excel smarttview and Access experience, reconciliation accounting skills, the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Higher Education R&D Survey and/or Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards experience.

Responsibilities

May function as a team lead to coordinate, prepare and analyze complex financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts
Performs advanced analysis of historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions
Coordinates the preparation of 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
Performs quality assurance functions of financial data and statistical information
Serves as a mentor to other Financial Analysts
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
Performs related duties as assigned
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