Strategic Finance Partner — Budgets & Insights

University of Texas; Utah; Remote; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insight and partnership to academic departments. The role involves creating budgets, forecasting, and delivering actionable financial guidance to leadership.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting and financial analysis, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Remote work is possible with limited hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with at least 5 years of experience in progressive finance, accounting, or consulting.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with Workday Financials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the annual budget process, developing budgets for assigned departments.
• Provide ongoing budget oversight, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis for departments.
• Collaborate with leadership to align financial plans with operational goals and strategic direction.
• Develop financial dashboards and reporting to support department and enterprise-wide decisions.
• Conduct financial modeling, proformas, and trend analyses to guide leadership recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Workday Financials

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insight and partnership to academic departments. The role involves creating budgets, forecasting, and delivering actionable financial guidance to leadership.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting and financial analysis, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Remote work is possible with limited hybrid options.