Financial Analyst II (On-Site) - VP Academic Finance

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Job Summary

To perform financial and operational analysis activities with an intermediate functional or organizational scope.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Job Duties

• Coordinates, prepares, and analyzes financial and operational reports, financial statements, scorecards, metrics, benchmarks, 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possess a working knowledge and understanding, with progressive development, of financial statements and relationships, analytical techniques, operations, and 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 goalsDemonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0123 - Rebecca Sealy Hosp

Job

Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 3:46:39 PM