Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Financial Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community
outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will lead the organization’s financial planning and analysis functions, overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario planning processes. The position will report to the Associate Director at the Institute of Health Disparities and will oversee the development and execution of the organization’s annual budget, collaborating with leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals and effective resource allocation. This role is critical in enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring alignment between financial goals and strategic priorities. Provides complex financial analysis, reporting and forecasting operations and the evaluation of potential opportunities. Efforts focus strategic financial planning. Responsibilities include the planning. design and execution of various ongoing reports, serving as a technical resource in multiple projects through the identification and/or retrieval of key data elements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial and budget forecasting.
• Proficient in a number of computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and a variety of other software applications.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization to draw relevant conclusions.
• Experience compiling statistical data and preparing a report.
• Experience in recommending actions through analysis and studying proposed changes in processes.
• Experience in budgeting, including research grants budgeting, long-term strategic planning, and resource allocation processes.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships through solid communication and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software such as Workday, Netsuite, or Salesforce, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and solve problems.
• Organizational Skills and Program Management Skills: Strong ability to manage complex financial information and maintain meticulous records for multiple projects, and the ability to lead multiple and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Familiarity with grant-specific financial regulations and reporting requirements, including those from agencies like the IRS.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders and clearly explain financial information.

Job Duties

• Financial Management: Manage budgets, track expenditures, and perform variance analyses for multiple restricted grants. Provide analysis of financial data, trend analysis, forecasts, and the monitoring of key financial metrics.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial reports and documentation to ensure compliance with grantor requirements and organizational policies. Perform financial data analysis and provide support for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and regulatory reporting.
• Financial Planning: Assist in preparing grant proposal budgets, developing capital budgets, and forecasting financial performance. Provide variance analysis of budget vs. actual results for assigned areas, providing explanations of the causes of any material variances.
• Conduct research and provides analysis for external business intelligence, as assigned.
• Maintain and support decision support databases, including updating cost allocations.
• Perform Ad Hoc project management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with grant managers, project managers, and other department heads to monitor spending and provide financial information.
• Auditing: Support internal and external audits of grant expenditures and ensure meticulous record-keeping

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.