Senior Finance Business Analyst

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst.

Purpose

The Senior Finance Business Analyst is an advanced individual contributor who supports operational and financial performance across the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, working directly with the Texas Child Mental Healthcare Consortium budgets (TMHCC). This role leads complex financial and operational analyses, develops advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and drives strategic planning and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Finance Business Analyst will support and manage high level budgets including but not limited to managing state funds.

Responsibilities

Leads Financial Analysis and Budget Oversight

• Oversees financial performance monitoring across assigned programs.
• Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities.
• Presents and orients leaders to financial analyses, budgets and forecasts.
• Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies.
• Partners with finance and program teams to support budget development and forecasting.
• Provides final review of external reports, effort verification, change requests and letters of support.
• Advises leadership on budget alignment and resource allocation.

Drives Operational Process Improvement

• Leads initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.
• Designs and implements process improvement frameworks.
• Develops workflow models and performance metrics.
• Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes.

Develops Advanced Data Reporting and Automation Tools

• Designs and maintains complex dashboards using MS Power BI or similar platforms.
• Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency and collaborates with those who may also be interested in supporting automation efforts
• Synthesizes data from multiple systems to support decision-making and assists leadership in anticipating downstream impacts, such as contract terms, funding splits, FTE proration, and similar.
• Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.
• Provides actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization.

Leads Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation

• Builds financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives.
• Conducts scenario analysis and forecasting for departmental growth.
• Collaborates with program partners and leadership to align budget and financial analytics with organizational goals.
• Supports program reviews and performance evaluations.
• Advises on strategic resource optimization.

Oversees Program Financials

• Leads budget development for programs.
• Monitors program financial performance and compliance.
• Prepares financial documentation for program reporting and audits.
• Collaborates with administration and operations on programmatic alignment
• Tracks effort reporting, allowable expenses, and regulatory requirements.

Facilitates Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Communicates complex findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Independently seeks solutions and clarifies uncertainties without relying on supervisor guidance or needing step-by-step support.
• Leads cross-functional meetings and workshops to gather requirements and align on payment and/or other needed budget and financial documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between programs, pillars finance, and the medical school.
• Escalates issues and ensures timely resolution of analytics deliverables.
• Consistently follows up with external partners, including vendors and contractors, ensuring all matters are addressed thoroughly and resolved promptly to drive initiatives forward.
• Builds collaborative relationships across the organization.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and task forces.
• Supports training and mentoring of junior analysts and staff.
• Contributes to program proposal development and financial planning.
• Assists with vendor negotiations and contract evaluations.
• Attends industry conferences and professional development events.
• Performs related duties as…