Financial Analyst I, Research Administration (Hybrid)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in related field.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.

• 0 years of experience required for job.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or Masters’ Degree in Business or related field is preferred.
• Experience in Health Systems and Academic Medicine is desirable.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide assistance with financial and operational analysis activities with a limited functional or organizational scope.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports the coordination, preparation and analytical review of financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed.

• Supports the analysis of historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions.

• Supports 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.

• 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.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Possess at least an entry level understanding, with progressive development, of financial statements and relationships, analytical techniques, operations, and working knowledge of 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 regarding 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
   

   

   

   

External Relations and Development

• 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. 

   

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard office environment and equipment. 

SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with experience.