SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to provide support for executive decision-making by conducting complex financial analysis and preparing reports to optimize resource allocation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and at least four years of finance experience with budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Travel to affiliated sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Four (4) years of experience in finance or accounting with planning, forecasting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares periodic financial reports and responds to information requests from agencies and external organizations.
• Analyses financial data, performance data, and prepares long-term financial plans for senior management.
• Coordinates budgets and forecasts for various areas and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Interprets policy and develops/adjusts procedures to optimize resource allocation and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9116

Working Title

Working Title SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department School of Medicine / Finance and Administration

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide supports for executive decision-making by conducting complex financial analysis and preparing and presenting reports in order to optimize resource-allocation at the institution.

Description of Duties

• Prepares periodic financial reports, responds to requests for information from local, state and federal agencies and other external organizations as needed.
• Analyses financial accounting and performance data, summary reports and specialized cost studies.
• Prepares long term financial plans and reports to senior management.
• Examines historical and projected financial data to provide senior management with valuable data to use in financial decisions.
• Prepares financial feasibility studies and specialized reports summarizing financial activities.
• Prepares and coordinates budgets and budget forecasts for various areas.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable rules, policies and regulations and, as appropriate, recommends adjustments to policy and may also develop new policies.
• Participates in professional associations related to State government, higher education, and/or financial analysis and resource allocation.
• Coordinates and completes institutionally significant, complex projects assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Four (4) years of experience in finance or accounting with experience in planning, forecasting and financial analysis.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Proficiency in the use of PCs and integrated computer systems and related applications. Advanced computer skills in spreadsheet and data manipulation software. Operates other standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Indoor office environment. May require some weekend and/or evening work or travel. Occasional travel to other UTRGV School of Medicine sites.

Other

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to communicate data and other financial information to others with varying levels of knowledge about such matters. Must be task-oriented and possess demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to effectively manage time, ability to communicate with all levels of management, must exhibit accuracy in all aspects of work and be able to work successfully under time constraints. Work requires the application of considerable judgment in the interpretation of policy and the application of procedures, techniques, or practices to resolve work problems. Serious consequences may result from poor judgment. Must possess the ability to interpret and implement complex rules and regulations.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 09/14/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.