Finance Business Analyst

Finance Business Analyst

Finance Business Analyst

Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Dell Medical School is seeking a Finance Business Analyst. This position with an end date of 08/31/27, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals.

The Finance Business Analyst is an individual contributor who supports operational and financial performance across the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. This role provides analytical and budgeting support for multiple initiatives and funding sources, including but not limited to the Texas Child Mental Healthcare Consortium (TMHCC). The Finance Business Analyst performs financial and operational analyses, assists with the development of reports, and collaborates with program and departmental stakeholders as well as financial workflows within the department.

• Analyzes revenue, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure budget alignment.
• Performs variance analysis and identifies financial trends.
• Confirms transaction coding accuracy and monitors programmatic expenses.
• Collaborates with finance and program teams to ensure accurate ledger entries.
• Supports budget preparation and forecasting activities.

• Identifies inefficiencies and bottlenecks in workflows.
• Develops and implements process improvement strategies.
• Conducts audits to inform operational enhancements.
• Creates workflow charts and models to visualize opportunities.
• Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes.

• Develops and maintains dashboards using MS Power BI or similar tools.
• Prepares standard and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders.
• Translates complex data into actionable insights.
• Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency across reporting systems.

• Provides analytic support for program reviews and strategic initiatives.
• Builds financial models to support long-term planning.
• Collaborates with program partners and leadership to align data with organizational goals.
• Assists in scenario planning and resource allocation.

• Supports budget development for programs.
• Assists in monitoring programs financial performance and compliance.
• Prepares financial documentation for program reporting and audits.
• Collaborates with administration and operations teams ensuring programmatic alignment
• Tracks effort reporting and allowable expenses and regulatory requirements

• Communicates findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Escalates issues and provides status updates on deliverables.
  
  Builds relationships across departments to support cross‑functional initiatives.
• Participates in meetings and workshops to gather requirements.
• Ensures alignment with organizational standards and procedures.

• Participates in special projects or task forces.
• Assists with vendor setup and contract review processes.
• Supports training and onboarding of new staff on analytics tools.
• Contributes to program reporting as needed.
• Attends professional development workshops and conferences.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Makes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment.
• Evaluates root causes of operational issues.
• Uses financial modeling to support strategic decisions.
• Prioritizes data-driven recommendations.

• Understands how organizations operate and generate value.
• Aligns analysis with strategic goals.
• Monitors trends and internal performance.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities.

• Analyzes multifaceted problems and synthesizes solutions.
• Integrates data from multiple sources.
• Develops dashboards to simplify…