Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at University of… · Austin

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Location: AUSTIN, TX Job Posting Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes This position supports performance improvement and financial resiliency initiatives within the healthcare system. The role collaborates closely with operational leaders, finance teams, and stakeholders to support strategic planning, workflow optimization, and financial performance improvement efforts. Purpose The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis oversees financial planning and analysis activities to support performance improvement initiatives across the healthcare system. This role drives operational and financial improvement efforts through strategic analysis, financial modeling, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis Analyze financial performance to identify operational improvement opportunities Develop project aims, methods, and measurement strategies Support financial resiliency efforts through financial analysis and strategic recommendations Develop and maintain financial plans, forecasts, and related reporting tools Performance Improvement Develop and monitor project plans, deliverables, milestones, tasks, and timelines Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and document meetings and improvement activities Identify data needs and perform analysis to support and monitor project deliverables and ongoing measurements Support workflow optimization and process improvement initiatives Strategic Planning Communicate and present project status updates to stakeholders, team members, and leadership Create project documentation and materials including charters, A3s, training materials, implementation guides, progress reports, and presentations Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership Develop long-term financial strategies to support organizational growth and sustainability Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Financial Analysis Skilled in analyzing financial data and identifying trends Strong knowledge of financial applications and processes Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make appropriate decisions and recommendations Proficient in financial modeling and forecasting Knowledge of healthcare financial management Problem Solving Ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions Experience troubleshooting and resolving financial problems Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders Project Management Experience managing financial projects Ability to develop, prioritize, and accomplish goals Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum Collaboration Experience working in cross-functional teams High degree of professionalism in dealing with staff at all levels of the institution Ability to build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders Experience communicating and presenting processes to varied audiences Technical Proficiency Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Proficiency in workflow mapping tools such as Visio Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Minimum of five years of experience in finance Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare Experience in performance improvement, workflow optimization, and project management Experience analyzing financial performance and supporting operational improvement initiatives Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field Minimum of five years of healthcare experience with increasing responsibility Proficiency in Power BI Experience working in a financial role within an academic health institution Licenses/Registrations/Certifications Required Certification in Lean, Lean Six Sigma, or other certified process improvement methodology Preferred Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Financial Manager (CFM) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Salary Range $140,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions Full-time position with remote work expected and limited possibility of hybrid work Standard office environment and equipment Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use may be required Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above ---- 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 May 2015. 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.