Financial Analyst I, Research Administration (Hybrid) in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.
• 0 years of experience required for job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or Masters' Degree in Business or related field is preferred.
• Experience in Health Systems and Academic Medicine is desirable.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide assistance with financial and operational analysis activities with a limited functional or organizational scope.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports the coordination, preparation and analytical review of financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed.
• Supports the analysis of historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions.
• Supports the preparation of information to support developing trends that will inform forecasts and management decision making.
• Identify and utilize technology and best practices to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Efficiently retrieves and compiles financial data and statistical information.
• Remains current with and progressively learns industry trends, analytical techniques and appropriate financial systems necessary to complete essential job functions.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Possess at least an entry level understanding, with progressive development, of financial statements and relationships, analytical techniques, operations, and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices, and procedures
• Progressive development of the ability to analyze/evaluate data
• Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the institution
• Progressive learning regarding decision making responsibility with minimal guidance
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to accomplish goals
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

External Relations and Development

• Actively participates with Business and Finance colleagues in completing initiatives, goals and priorities
• Develops productive relationships with UTMB personnel across campus while accomplishing institutional objectives.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard office environment and equipment.

SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.