Job Posting Title: Senior Financial Analyst ---- Hiring Department: Academic Administration and Planning ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes EVPP Business Affairs serves as the central business office for the Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost, providing coordinated financial, procurement, HR, payment, and administrative operations support across the EVPP portfolio. As part of a recently implemented centralized support model, the Business Affairs team functions as the operational partner for EVPP Units, much like a Dean’s Office serves its colleges, ensuring that faculty, staff, and administrators can focus on the academic and programmatic work that advances the university’s mission. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative finance team at a pivotal point in its development. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a central role in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and budget support across both administrative and academic functions, with real visibility into how financial data shapes decision-making at the leadership level. Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key financial resource for EVPP Business Affairs, responsible for producing accurate, timely financial reports in collaboration with the Financial Planning team, maintaining the integrity of accounting records through reconciliation and journal entry management, and supporting both the Financial Planning and Academic Budget teams with standard and ad-hoc analysis. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment in interpreting financial data, and the ability to manage multiple reporting cycles and stakeholder requests simultaneously. This position reports to the Director, Business Operations, and works closely with the Financial Planning team, the Academic Budget team, departmental managers, and other university financial offices. Responsibilities Financial Reporting Prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate financial reports and statements, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for EVPP units in partnership with the Financial Planning team Monitor expenditures, account balances, and commitments, flagging variances and recommending adjustments as needed Develop and maintain key metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports to support leadership decision-making Produce ad-hoc financial, budget, and operational analysis as requested by leadership. Explaining financial details and information to stakeholders. Accounting & Account Reconciliation Process accounting entries and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of internal financial records. Process adjustments to personnel costing allocations in Workday. Update account structure changes to the team’s Chart of Accounts. Oversee the financial coding structure, ensuring consistency and compliance with university accounting standards Review vouchers and fund groups for appropriateness of entries, researching and resolving discrepancies as they arise in coordination with the Financial Planning team Interpret accounting data related to revenues, expenses, and budgets, and analyze trends to inform reporting Financial Planning & Budget Support Support the Financial Planning team in the development and management of administrative and business budgets for EVPP units, including preparation and review of departmental budget submissions Assist with forecasting, trending, and what-if analysis to support budget planning cycles Collaborate with Director, Financial Planning and EVPP departmental managers to align financial strategies with unit goals Process, track, and organize account transfers and details tied to budget transfers. Special Projects, Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Financial Support Support special projects as assigned, including system implementations, reporting process redesigns, and cross-functional initiatives Assist in reviewing current business processes and developing requirements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting turnaround Provide backup support to the broader EVPP Business Affairs teams (e.g., accounting, payroll, procurement) during peak periods or staffing transitions Communicate and grant appropriate access to financial data/systems to meet the needs of finance, HR, and other business staff Serve as a point of contact for routine financial questions from EVPP units and departments Other related duties and projects as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, and at least four years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting, accounting, or budget analysis Experience developing and maintaining financial reports, dashboards, and recurring metrics for leadership audiences Demonstrated experience with account reconciliation, journal entries, and maintaining the integrity of financial records Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and producing actionable reports Demonstrated ability to manage projects and competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and independence Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; comfort learning new university systems and platforms Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience with UT Austin financial systems, including Workday, DEFINE, or equivalent systems at another university Experience with budget development and forecasting in a higher education or large institutional setting Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence/reporting tools Experience supporting both administrative/business and academic budget functions Experience providing backup or cross-functional support across accounting, payroll, or procurement functions Salary Range $70,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Work to be performed in typical office environment 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 in to 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. 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. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site. Comments and Inquiries: Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. 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

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