Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Associate Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis is a senior financial leader and strategic advisor to the CFO. This position leads the University’s budget, financial planning, forecasting, resource allocation, financial analytics, and decision support functions. Responsibilities include leadership for the development of the University’s annual and long‑range financial plans, financial analyses to support institutional strategies, enrollment and revenue forecasting, state appropriation planning, capital financial planning, and institutional performance reporting. The Senior Associate Vice President collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to align the University’s financial resources with institutional priorities and long‑term financial sustainability goals. This position is the University’s primary expert on forward‑looking financial planning and financial decision support. This individual provides executive leadership with timely and actionable financial insights to enable strategic decision‑making. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Associate Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis is uniquely responsible for the development of the University’s financial forecast and advisement of leadership on future financial opportunities, risk, and resource needs. While accounting and financial reporting activities focus on historical financial transactions and compliance requirements, this role emphasizes financial forecasting, planning, financial modeling, resource allocation, and performance management. The Senior Associate Vice President exercises broad discretion and independent judgment in assessing financial performance, identifying potential risks, developing recommendations, and communicating financial information to executive leadership, governing boards, and university stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES SUMMARY Financial Planning and Forecasting Lead the creation of the University’s annual operating budget, financial forecast, and long‑range financial plan to support institutional priorities and financial sustainability. Create and maintain models used to forecast enrollment, tuition and fee revenue, state appropriations, personnel costs, auxiliary activities, research activity, and other key financial drivers. Identify future financial opportunities and risks and make recommendations to executive leadership on mitigation strategies. Budget Development and Resource Allocation Lead the University’s budget development, monitoring, and resource allocation processes. Review funding requests, budget proposals, and investment opportunities and make recommendations on priorities and resource allocation. Advise executive leadership on the financial implications of new or expanded strategic initiatives, academic programs, and University investments. Financial Analytics and Decision Support Prepare financial models, business cases, scenario analysis, and assessments that support executive decision‑making. Provide financial analysis and recommendations on enrollment growth strategies, workforce planning, tuition and fee changes, research expansion, auxiliary enterprises, and other institutional priorities. Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for executive leadership, committees, and the Board of Regents. Institutional Financial Performance Create and maintain financial dashboards, key performance indicators, and other performance monitoring tools to increase organizational accountability and transparency. Monitor institutional financial performance versus budget and forecast projections and recommend corrective action when necessary. Lead institutional financial benchmarking efforts relative to peer organizations and best practices. Capital and Strategic Financial Planning Lead financial planning and analysis for the University’s capital improvement program, deferred maintenance program, and other major University investments. Develop financial strategies that position the University for long‑term growth and financial stability. Advise executive leadership on funding options and financing strategies for strategic initiatives and capital projects. Performs other duties as assigned. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Associate Vice President provides leadership and strategic direction for the University’s financial planning and analysis functions and may have direct reports that include budget, financial analysis, forecasting, and business intelligence staff. This position frequently interacts with executive leadership, deans, vice presidents, department administrators, governing boards, state legislators, agencies, and external stakeholders. The Senior Associate Vice President exercises independent judgment in analyzing financial performance, developing financial forecasts, evaluating strategic options, and making recommendations that will shape institutional decisions. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or similar field. REQUIRED LICENSING/ CERTIFICATION While no license or certification is required, preferred candidates will have one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Financial planning and analysis techniques Budget development and resource allocation Financial forecasting and modeling Higher education finance, including state appropriations, tuition and fee revenue, and enrollment‑driven revenue planning Capital planning and long‑term financial sustainability Performance management and business intelligence concepts Skill in: Developing financial models Analyzing financial information to support decision‑making Conducting data analysis and measuring performance Developing and managing budgets Communicating effectively with executive leadership Working with finance systems and reporting tools Ability to: Translate financial information into practical recommendations Create long‑range financial plans Analyze financial risk and propose solutions Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders Influence decision‑making processes Communicate with executive leadership, governing boards, and external groups WORK EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial management, strategic finance, institutional planning, consulting, or a related field. Experience preparing financial forecasts, financial models, budgets, and executive‑level analysis. Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system. Experience working in higher education budgeting, financial planning, institutional finance, or public sector financial management is preferred. WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work is performed in a standard office environment. The position may require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and attendance at meetings and events. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support institutional priorities, board meetings, strategic initiatives, audits, and special projects. EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment‑related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. 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