Senior FP&A Analyst- Finance and Analytics

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Analytics Department. The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in delivering financial insights, maintaining forecasting models, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the institution. This Senior Financial Analyst role offers the opportunity to independently lead analytics and modeling efforts while contributing to strategic financial initiatives.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Financial Analyst will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that emphasizes excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in financial operations and analytics.

Candidates should have experience independently developing and maintaining financial models used for strategic planning, forecasting, business case development, capital planning, or investment decision support.
The ideal candidate brings experience in financial analysis, project management, and health care finance, with strong analytical skills and familiarity with systems such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Access, SQL, or other database analysis tools. A background in capital planning or oncology-related operations is beneficial, along with experience preparing presentations, managing workflows, and supporting complex financial processes.

Minimum $77,500 - Midpoint $97,000 - Maximum $116,500
Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers the Senior Financial Analyst an opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized mission while advancing professional growth in a dynamic finance environment. This role supports impactful financial analysis that informs leadership decisions, while providing a flexible work structure and access to long-term career development resources.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Forecasting
• Maintain and enhance the organization's long-term forecast model
• Complete pro-forma financial modeling independently to support strategic initiatives

Analytics Development & Delivery
• Develop, own, and deliver requested financial analytics independently
• Analyze financial datasets to generate actionable insights for decision-making

Business Planning & Financial Diligence
• Assist with financial diligence related to the institution's business planning process
• Support evaluation of financial opportunities and risks tied to organizational initiatives

Reporting & Presentation
• Produce financial reports at pre-determined and ad-hoc intervals
• Transform complex insights into executive-ready presentations for senior leadership and board audiences

Leadership & Team Support
• Provide role-appropriate coaching and management of junior staff and interns
• Support additional duties as assigned based on the immediate needs of the finance organization

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related business speciality.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, with major in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration; Masters of Science in Accounting or Finance; or related business specialty.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years experience in data analysis, accounting or financial project management.
• Preferred: Experience in finance-oriented professional services (advisory, valuation, management consulting, etc.). Abilities in Microsoft Access, SQL or other database analysis tools. Knowledge of the corporate Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Preferred: CPA, CMA, CFA, CHFP, or comparable
  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
  This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
  It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182828
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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