Financial Analyst

at  Texas AM University

WHO WE ARE

As a part of the Division of Finance, Finance for Ope r at ion s is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial com pliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. Finance for Ope r at ion s provides quality services that enable the institution to track and monitor fiscal ope r at ion s . Our goal is to assist in developing and maintaining quality accounting records and processes. In conjunction with various TAMU departments and external customers, we strive to provide superior customer service.

-REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in accounting, finance and/or analytical services.

-REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.

-PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business related field; CMA or CPA.
• Higher Education experience, and familiarity with Canopy, AggieBuy, Concur, AiM
• Strong analytical and communication skills

-REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in accounting, finance and/or analytical services.

-REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets.

-REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in accounting, finance and/or analytical services.

-REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets.

-ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:

• Prepares projections, analyzes variances, and reports findings.
• Prepare reports and financial presentations for various constituents.
• Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports for various constituents.
• Researches and analyzes data in support of strategic goals.
• Reviews service rate studies and determines if rates are reasonable and in compliance.
• Researches budgeting, accounting, and departmental issues; analyzes data.
• Maintains Business Object templates and reports.
  Financial Analyst II - under direction, develops financial models, develops and maintains statistical models, prepares projections, analyzes variances and reports findings, and prepare reports and financial presentations. This position reports directly to the Director – Finance for Facilities and Energy Services.

-ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:

• Develops financial models to support strategic and programmatic goals.
• Develops and maintains statistical models to perform revenue and expense forecasting.
• Prepares projections, analyzes variances, and reports findings.
• Prepare reports and financial presentations for various constituents.
• Researches and analyzes data in support of strategic goals
• Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports for various constituents.
• Reviews service rate studies and determines if rates are reasonable and in compliance.
• Researches budgeting, accounting, and departmental issues; analyzes data.
• Maintains Business Object templates and reports.
  Financial Analyst III - under direction, assists in the management and deployment of the university budget. Coordinates legislative analysis, budget preparation, and the forecast of capital assets and operating costs. Develops financial and statistical models, serves as consultant to campus departments, and provides analysis and reports. Provides budget training. This position reports directly to the Director – Finance for Facilities and Energy Services.

-ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:

• Assists in the management and deployment of the university budget.
• Coordinates legislative analysis, budget preparation, and the forecast of capital assets and operating costs.
• Participates in the bi-annual development of the legislative appropriations request.
• Develops financial models to support strategic and programmatic goals.
• Develops and maintains statistical models to perform revenue and expense forecasting.
• Develops major presentations for communicating budget and other financial information to various audiences.
• Serves as an internal consultant to campus departments.
• Responds to requests from various state governmental offices and agencies.
• Analyzes financial statements and prepares management reports.
• Provides budget training to university employees.
• Creates automated reports to enhance efficiencies and automates workflows.
• Enhances data management, reporting, and data integrity in the Systems data warehouse.