Finance Business Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Finance Business Analyst

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychiatry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Finance Business Analyst. This position with an end date of 08/31/27, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals.

PurposeThe Finance Business Analyst is a individual contributor who supports operational and financial performance across the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. This role provides analytical and budgeting support for multiple initiatives and funding sources, including but not limited to the Texas Child Mental Healthcare Consortium (TMHCC). The Finance Business Analyst performs financial and operational analyses, assists with the development of reports. This position collaborates with program and departmental stakeholders as well as financial workflows within the department.Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Budget Monitoring

• Analyzes revenue, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure budget alignment.

• Performs variance analysis and identifies financial trends.

• Confirms transaction coding accuracy and monitors programmatic expenses.

• Collaborates with finance and program teams to ensure accurate ledger entries.

• Supports budget preparation and forecasting activities.

Operational Process Improvement

• Identifies inefficiencies and bottlenecks in workflows.

• Develops and implements process improvement strategies.

• Conducts audits to inform operational enhancements.

• Creates workflow charts and models to visualize opportunities.

• Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes.

Data Reporting and Visualization

• Develops and maintains dashboards using MS Power BI or similar tools.

• Prepares standard and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders.

• Translates complex data into actionable insights.

• Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency.

• Ensures data integrity and consistency across reporting systems.

Strategic Planning and Program Support

• Provides analytic support for program reviews and strategic initiatives.

• Builds financial models to support long-term planning.

• Collaborates with program partners and leadership to align data with organizational goals.

• Assists in scenario planning and resource allocation.

Assists with Program Financials

• Supports budget development for programs.

• Assists in monitoring programs financial performance and compliance.

• Prepares financial documentation for program reporting and audits.

• Collaborates with administration and operations teams ensuring programmatic alignment

• Tracks effort reporting and allowable expenses and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration

• Communicates findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Escalates issues and provides status updates on deliverables.

• Builds relationships across departments to support cross-functional initiatives.

• Participates in meetings and workshops to gather requirements.

• Ensures alignment with organizational standards and procedures.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in special projects or task forces.

• Assists with vendor setup and contract review processes.

• Supports training and onboarding of new staff on analytics tools.

• Contributes to program reporting as needed.

• Attends professional development workshops and conferences.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Analytical Thinking / Decision Quality

• Makes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment.

• Evaluates root causes of operational issues.

• Uses financial modeling to support strategic decisions.

• Prioritizes data-driven recommendations.

Business Insight

• Understands how organizations operate and generate value.

• Aligns analysis with strategic goals.

• Monitors trends and internal performance.

• Identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Manages Complexity

• Analyzes multifaceted problems and synthesizes solutions.

• Integrates data from multiple sources.

• Develops dashboards to simplify complex metrics.

• Balances competing priorities in fast-paced environments.

Communicates Effectively

• Tailors communication to different audiences.

• Presents findings to leadership.

• Writes clear reports and documentation.

• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration.

Plans and Aligns

• Organizes work to meet strategic objectives.

• Develops timelines for analytics deliverables.

• Aligns reporting tools with program goals.

• Anticipates resource needs for projects.

Tech Savvy

• Power Excel user - highly skilled in Excel

• Adopts and applies new technologies effectively.

• Uses MS Power BI and Excel for data visualization.

• Supports ERP and financial systems.

• Troubleshoots reporting tools.

Collaborate

• Works cooperatively across teams.

• Partners with Finance and Clinical Operations.

• Shares insights with peers and stakeholders.

• Builds trust through consistent communication.

Required Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with at least 2 year(s) of experience in relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, business operations, or data analytics.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Finance with at least 3 year(s) of experience in healthcare, academic, or research setting.

• Experience with MS Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or ERP systems.

• Familiarity with sponsored projects, clinical trials, or clinical operations.

• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certified.

• Tableau Desktop Specialist.

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

Salary Range

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard.

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.