What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
VP for Business Strategies
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
AUSTIN, TX
General Notes
The Sr Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is a valued member of the Business Strategies Finance team within the Office of the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This position provides in-depth analysis services and suggests strategies to key partners and stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in the growth of our organization by providing analytical support and insights that aid in strategic business planning and decision-making.
Our Portfolio is composed of collaborative, creative, and talented team members – colleagues who value excellence and integrity, stewards driven by meaning and purpose, and caretakers who make The University of Texas at Austin a world-class campus, student, and innovation experience. We are in the fortunate position of being responsible for the places, spaces, and experiences that allow UT to change the world, and operational excellence is foundational and essential to our shared contributions and success.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Purpose
This position provides in-depth analysis services and suggests strategies to key partners and stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in the growth of our organization by providing analytical support and insights that aid in strategic business planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
$80,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Keyboard
Required Materials
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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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.
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.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
VP for Business Strategies
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
AUSTIN, TX
General Notes
The Sr Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is a valued member of the Business Strategies Finance team within the Office of the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This position provides in-depth analysis services and suggests strategies to key partners and stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in the growth of our organization by providing analytical support and insights that aid in strategic business planning and decision-making.
Our Portfolio is composed of collaborative, creative, and talented team members – colleagues who value excellence and integrity, stewards driven by meaning and purpose, and caretakers who make The University of Texas at Austin a world-class campus, student, and innovation experience. We are in the fortunate position of being responsible for the places, spaces, and experiences that allow UT to change the world, and operational excellence is foundational and essential to our shared contributions and success.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Purpose
This position provides in-depth analysis services and suggests strategies to key partners and stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in the growth of our organization by providing analytical support and insights that aid in strategic business planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business forecasting and strategic planning.
- Analyze financial performance by comparing actual results with budget and forecast.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and business recommendations.
- Prepare presentations and reports for senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and scenario modeling to support business initiatives.
- Process funding commitments and transfers.
- Support annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Other business and operational functions as needed.
- Support annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, including data.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field.
- Minimum five years of experience in financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques
- Minimum three years of experience in managing budgets.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A self-starter requiring little supervision with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with Power BI
- Demonstrated experience incorporating AI and tech tools into business functions for the express purpose of improving functionality and outcomes.
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DEFINE
- Intermediate proficiency in Power BI
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Master’s Degree
$80,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Keyboard
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 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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.
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.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
Salary : $80,000
