Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

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** Job Title
** Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University System Offices
** Department
* * Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options;

tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
** Salary:
** Commensurate with experience.
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Financial Analyst, Planning & Analysis supports the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI) by developing core financial models, forecasts, and decision-support tools that enable data-driven planning and long-term financial sustainability. This senior individual contributor serves as TSl's primary FP&A analyst, supporting budget development, pricing/cost-recovery models, partnership financial analysis, and financial process improvement in coordination with System offices and institute leadership.
** Responsibilities:**  - FP&A / Forecasting:
Develop forecasts, scenario models, and analyses of revenue, costs, and financial risks to support leadership decision-making.

- Budget Support:
Support annual and project-based budget development; coordinate inputs and materials with institute leadership and System offices.

- Strategic Modeling:
Build financial models for strategic initiatives, partnerships, facility usage agreements, workforce programs, and sponsored projects; develop projections and sensitivity analyses.

- Pricing/ Cost Recovery:
Develop pricing and rate models (e.g., facility usage, tool rates, service fees, partnership structures); benchmark against peers and document assumptions.

- Reporting & Dashboards:
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and executive-ready summaries; improve clarity and consistency of reporting.

- Procurement & Process Support:
Support compliant purchasing workflows; develop internal templates, SOPs, and approval pathways; track spend and variances.

- Compliance:
Support alignment with TAMUS policies, sponsor constraints, and reporting requirements; assist with audit readiness and documentation.

- Collaboration:

Work closely with the Director of Business Operations & Development and cross-functional stakeholders to align financial and strategic priorities.

- Other Duties:
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of institute priorities.
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* Education and Experience:

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* -Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.  
-Five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, FP&A, business operations, or related analytical roles, including experience building financial models and scenario analyses.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

**  - Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling skills
- Ability to build forecasts, scenarios, and decision-support analyses.

- Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, pricing strategy, and financial reporting.

- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate recommendations clearly to leadership.

- Ability to develop repeatable processes, templates, and documentation.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and judgment handling sensitive information.

- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively work with others and across units within The Texas A&M University System.

- Manage shifting deadlines and multiple priorities.

- Maintain confidentiality.

- Occasional travel and work outside normal hours may be required during budget cycles, proposal deadlines, or time-sensitive initiatives.

- Occasional lifting of light materials.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**- Master's degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in higher education, research organizations, government contracting, or…