Manager, Financial Planning and Analytics

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning and Analytics within the Intercollegiate Athletics department. The role focuses on accurate financial planning, internal controls, and workforce analysis to support the CFO and leadership.

You will develop financial models, manage budget processes, and oversee student staff scheduling while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. On-site work and occasional travel are required.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree, experience in a Business Office setting, ability to collaborate with staff and provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities are essential to interact with student-athletes, peers, alumni, administrative personnel, and the community.
• Preferred: Master's degree; more than 2 years of experience in a related field; experience in a championship quality collegiate environment.

Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning: reconcile head count and full-time workforce; maintain workforce planning platform; manage Workday processes; develop merit templates and salary plans; manage monthly taxable fringe benefits.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: build complex financial models; assist internal/external reporting; establish KPIs; research best practices; work with leadership to propose solutions.
• Budget Management: analyze cost centers; monitor and maintain budgets; respond to inquiries; reconcile financial information; ensure accurate entries in General Ledger.
• Financial Controls & Procedures: ensure compliance with university policies; assist leaders with internal controls; ensure proper segregation of duties.
• Student Supervision & Development: schedule student employees; provide training and education.
• Gameday Support: support Athletics at home events and contests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Information

• Job Posting Title: Manager, Financial Planning and Analytics
• Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Sep14,2026
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details (General Notes)

Additional hours will be required to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel is required. This job is not suitable for remote work and is expected to work regular on-site hours. This position is designated as an Administrative and Professional and serves without a fixed term and at the pleasure of the President, pursuant to the University\'s Handbook of Operation Procedures 5-1230, "Appointment and Term of Appointment for Administrative Professionals".

Purpose

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director, Finance, this individual will serve as a point-of-contact for financial planning and internal control functions within the Department of Athletics. The Manager will be responsible for the appropriate, accurate and timely treatment of obligations in accordance with the University\'s Handbook of Business Procedures (HBP) and internal Policies and Procedures governed by the Athletics Department\'s Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Workforce Planning

• Responsible for the reconciliation and analysis of the Athletics Department's head count and full-time workforce, in direct support of the Athletics' CFO. Including the development and maintenance of the workforce planning internal platform, facilitating the comprehensive and transparent management of personnel, as it relates to compensation.
• Manage the Workday business processes related to the financial allocation and reconciliation of workforce finance.
• Develop and reconcile merit templates, salary plans, and related financial models.
• Manage the monthly taxable fringe benefits on all employee payroll.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain complex financial models related to the manage the Athletics Department's financials.
• Aid in internal and external financial reporting as assigned by supervisor.
• Establish financial KPIs to aid in decision making, budgeting and operational efficiency in support of the department.
• Research best practices and alternative solutions for current business office applications and procedures.
• Work with the financial leadership to propose, alter, design, and implement appropriate solutions to resolve inefficiencies and strengthen internal controls.

Budget Management

• Serve as an analyst for selected cost centers and centralized operations to ensure budgets are accurately developed, monitored, and maintained in accordance with the Athletic Department's policies and procedures and Financial Master Plan (FMP).
• Respond to inquiries on budget entries and corrections in a timely and professional manager, supporting the financial management and oversight strategies of the Athletics' CFO.
• Perform reconciliation of financial information for the designated systems, accounts, and/or other financial information as designated by supervisor.
• Ensure the original entries are accurate and reflected appropriately on the University\'s General Ledger in support of clear and substantive business process and financial reporting.
• Review and approve financial entries and payments as assigned.

Financial Controls & Procedures

• Serve in designated primary and secondary roles to ensure compliance with the University\'s HBP (inventory, cash handling, and/or other assigned areas).
• Assist the Assistant Athletics Director(s) and Chief Financial Officer with the development, management and distribution of relevant policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and record keeping.
• Responsible for specified financial duties, organized, and assigned to ensure the most effective segregation of duties across the Business Office staff.

Student Supervision & Development

• Manage the scheduling for student employees within the business office.
• Conduct training and education to help prepare students for roles within college athletics.

Gameday Support

Support the Athletic Department at home events/contests in support of our strategic plans and goals.

Core Values

• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics.
• Always act ethically.
• Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program.
• Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.
• Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws.
• Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income.
• Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR.
• Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation.
• In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking.
• As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy.
• An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor).
• For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• Experience in a Business Office setting.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and provide critical thinking and consultation to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enhance interaction with student-athletes, peers, alumni, administrative personnel, and the community.
• Professional demeanor.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• More than 2 years of experience working in a related field.
• Experience in a championship quality collegiate environment.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May2015. The university\'s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Start Here

Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America\'s Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you\'ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.

Comments and Inquiries

Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512)471‑4772, or toll‑free at (800)687‑4178. UT Austin is a Tobacco‑free Campus