Financial Analyst II — Data-Driven Forecasting & Insights

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Financial Analyst to perform financial and operational analysis with an intermediate scope, supporting leadership with data-driven insights and robust reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Health Systems finance, requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and at least two years' experience; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word, Access, and other financial tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Health Systems and/or Academic Medicine is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Access, and other financial tools.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Financial Systems, both for General Ledger and Budget purposes.
• Lightning, PeopleSoft, and EPM reporting knowledge and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, and analyzes financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, budgets, and financial forecasts as directed.
• Analyzes historical and projected financial and operational data to provide leadership information to make relevant financial decisions.
• Prepares information to support developing trends that will inform forecasts and management decision-making.
• Identifies and utilizes 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.
• 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Access

Lightning

PeopleSoft

EPM reporting

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Financial Analyst to perform financial and operational analysis with an intermediate scope, supporting leadership with data-driven insights and robust reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Health Systems finance, requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and at least two years' experience; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word, Access, and other financial tools.