Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or related field
4 years of experience in finance/accounting with a focus on planning and forecasting
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling
Ability to interpret policies and apply procedures with precision
Experience in preparing complex financial reports and analyses
Responsibilities
Provide financial leadership across all OSPH departments
Lead financial projections development and risk analysis
Manage annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Oversee capital projects from proposal to implementation
Direct performance evaluations to align with organizational goals
Recommend strategies to enhance financial performance
Serve as a strategic advisor on financial compliance and process improvements
Prepare complex financial reports for data-driven decision-making
Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
Paid Time Off available from day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to support Financial Affairs Management within OSPH. This role assists and reports to the Director of Finance with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across the school. This role is ideal for a collaborative financial leader who thrives in a dynamic academic environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence and long-term financial sustainability. This is an individual contributor role. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive financial leadership and support across all OSPH departments.
Lead the development, review, and analysis of financial projections, identifying risks and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Plan, coordinate, and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Evaluate, prioritize, and oversee capital projects from proposal through implementation.
Direct and manage performance evaluation processes for departments or teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and recommend strategies to achieve financial objectives and strengthen financial performance.
Serve as a strategic advisor on financial and compliance matters, assessing business processes and recommending improvements to enhance operational impact.
Prepare and deliver complex financial reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or other related field
Experience 4 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and/or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
JOB DUTIES
Completes variety of complex monthly financial management reports and reviews all reports for errors and inconsistencies; analyzes variations in forecasts and actual performance; determines reasons for variance; develops recommendations for improvement; completes written summaries of financial data.
Prepares and/or supervises preparation of monthly financial reports, schedules for annual financial reports, and reports to various government agencies, ensuring conformance of such reports with applicable procedures and regulations of University of Texas System and Federal and State agencies.
Identifies areas of poor performance, presents findings, and makes recommendations to upper management.
Prepares financial models and conducts financial analyses.
May maintain controls for policies and procedures for financial system; develops and maintains delegation of authority of various procedures, such as check requests, refunds, invoice approval, bad debt write-offs, etc.
Completes more complex special projects as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires ability to maintain a high level of precision in work performed.
Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and application of procedures.
Work requires knowledge of complex financial analysis and forecasting procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Conditions
Office Setting
Salary Information Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
