Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Posting Title:

Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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Hiring Department:

VP for Business Strategies

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

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

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 fu