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

JOB SUMMARY

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

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 Duties:
• 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

SUPERVISION *Required for Supervisor and above job descriptions.
Received: Finance/Payroll Manager
Given: n/a

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY *Required for Associate Director and above job descriptions.
Direct: n/a
Indirect: n/a

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY *Required for Supervisor and above job descriptions.
n/a

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.