Financial Analyst III

Job Title

Financial Analyst III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

VP for Planning, Assessment & Strategy

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

Planning, Assessment, and Strategy  provides leadership related to the strategic and operational plans and priorities of the University, as well as assessing, recommending, and advising on university structures and communication strategies.  Additionally, the group advises on access, affordability, continuous improvement, and growth initiatives. 

What We Want

The Financial Analyst III, under direction, develops financial models to support strategic and programmatic goals.  Provides strong analytical skills for understanding and communicating the data provided in the models.  Conducts comprehensive analyses of financial, payroll, personnel, student data, and other data.   Serves as a resource and provides business planning and forecasting to other constituents.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. 

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 years of finance and accounting related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to make independent judgments and communicate well with a wide variety of people.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperative with others. 

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced proficiency with data management systems (Data Warehouse, Business Objects, HCM Workday, FAMIS, and Compass).

• Advanced skills with spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conducts comprehensive analyses of financial, payroll, personnel, student data, and other data.  

• Creates, prepares, and maintains business management reports. 

• Tracks key performance indicators for operational divisions and campus health. 

• Develops presentations for communicating budget and other financial information to various audiences.

• Serves as an internal consultant to campus departments.

Business Modeling and Forecasting

• Develops financial models to support strategic and programmatic goals. 

• Develops and maintains models to perform revenue and expense forecasting.

• Provides strong analytical skills for understanding and communicating the data provided in the models. 

• Serves as a resource and provides business planning and forecasting to other constituents.

Special Projects

• Works on special projects for the university.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.