SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Harlingen, TX. This role supports executive decision-making by conducting complex financial analyses, preparing reports, and optimizing resource allocation across the institution.

We require a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and at least four years of finance experience with planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited university.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in finance or accounting with planning, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and data manipulation software; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic financial reports and respond to information requests from agencies and external bodies.
• Analyze financial accounting and performance data, summary reports and cost studies.
• Prepare long-term financial plans and reports for senior management.
• Examine historical and projected data to aid financial decisions by executive leadership.
• Create financial feasibility studies and summarize financial activities.
• Coordinate budgets and budget forecasts for various areas.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and recommend policy adjustments as needed.
• Participate in professional associations related to state government, higher education, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate and complete significant institution-wide projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data manipulation

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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].

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Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

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

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

Posting Information

Posting Number: SRGV9116

Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Harlingen, Texas

Department: School of Medicine / Finance and Administration

FTE: 1.0

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: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 09/14/2026

Grant Funded Position: No

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Link: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52343

Posting Supplemental Questions

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Reference Letter 1
3. Reference Letter 2
4. Reference Letter 3
5. Certifications and Licenses
6. Training Certificates
7. Other Document
8. List of 3 References
9. Unofficial Transcripts 2
10. Unofficial Transcripts 3
11. Letter of Interest
12. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
13. Additional Document