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Texas Christian University · 12 hours ago

Financial Data Analyst

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Texas Christian University is seeking a Financial Data Analyst responsible for analyzing the financial position of the University. The role involves creating financial models, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic initiatives and budget evaluations.

Responsibilities

Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data to create reports and dashboards that track key business metrics, internal and external factors, and relevant industry trends

Serves as the Budget team’s primary developer of financial data models. Collaborates with team to provide requested data and models in support of Budget and wider University initiatives, or individual departments and administrators

Prepares models and reports to support the evaluation of various strategic initiatives. Provides sensitivity analysis and ad-hoc scenario forecasts and reports as requested

Conducts comprehensive departmental and expense analyses to ensure timely and transparent reporting of operating performance, financial trends, and budget utilization

Identifies and measures cost reductions and potential efficiency gains

Provides data to support in the development of the annual operating budget and multi-year financial forecasts

Collaborates with other Budget team staff to prepare variance analyses and perform research to explain any differences in budget, forecast, and actuals

Provides data as requested to support with the preparation of presentation materials for Board of Trustees and other internal and external parties

Makes recommendations to enhance procedures and business practices in a way that will improve efficiency within the department and the university

Continuously evaluates processes and analytical tools seeking to deliver dynamic, forward-thinking analyses that help identify opportunities for efficiency gains and improvement

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial modelingData analysisBudgetingAnaplan softwareMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsProblem solvingDetail orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, data science, economics or related field of study

3 years of equivalent experience in financial planning and analysis, finance, data analytics, or a related field

Knowledge of information warehouse and business intelligence software tools

Knowledge of customer service techniques

Knowledge of AI and a proactive interest in monitoring its evaluation to identify opportunities for integrating emerging tools into our workflows

Skill in Microsoft Office including Excel

Skill in navigation of Microsoft Windows

Ability to multi-task, detail oriented and organized

Ability to use historical trends to develop dynamic budgeting and forecasting models

Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly both verbally and in writing

Ability to draft grammatically correct and effective correspondence

Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and research capabilities and communicate results

Ability to extract and analyze financial data in a computerized environment

Ability to work collegially and effectively with others

Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information

Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication

Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions

Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting

Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs

Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours

This role is an on campus, in-person position