Director for Financial Planning and Forecasting

Job DetailsJob Title: Director for Financial Planning and ForecastingHiring Department: Budget OfficePosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40FLSA Status: ExemptEarliest Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Duration: Expected to ContinueLocation: UT MAIN CAMPUSOverviewPurpose: Provide strategic leadership in financial planning and forecasting under the direction of the Executive Director for Budget, Planning, and Forecasting, to support institutional decision-making and long-term sustainability. Develop and maintain multi-year financial models, analyze trends, and support budgetary decisions that align with the institution’s academic and operational priorities.ResponsibilitiesPerform complex budget projections, analysis of actual activity, and cost feasibility studies to facilitate decision making and planning. Collaborate with colleges, schools, and units (CSUs) to gather inputs and validate assumptions. Develop and maintain dynamic forecasting models to support long-range financial planning. Analyze financial performance and variances and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.Work with Executive Director for Budget, Planning, and Forecasting on budget forecasting and the creation of fiscal controls and records, ensuring accurate statistical analysis and policy interpretation.Prepare reports, statements, and summaries for executive stakeholders as necessary, including requests from the Board of Regents, UT System, the legislature, leadership, and others.Hire and supervise staff with commitment to the employee lifecycle. Cultivate talent, support professional development, and develop and practice business continuity.Contribute to the enhancement and modernization of planning tools and processes, including system upgrades and integrations.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, management, or a related field.7+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial planning, forecasting and analysis, or budget and policy development, preferably in higher education or in a large, complex organization.Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, management, or a related field and/or a Certified Public Accountant.Expertise in the development of comprehensive, integrated budgeting and reporting systems.Knowledge of university, state, federal, and foundation funding policies, procedures, regulations and mechanisms.Advanced skills related to budget development, predictive budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, including the ability to construct and use budget models.Demonstrated analytical skills and experience with Power BI.Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization.Familiarity with enterprise planning tools.Salary and BenefitsSalary Range: OPENBenefits include: competitive health benefits, voluntary vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, generous paid time off, retirement programs (TRS or ORP), flexible spending accounts, LinkedIn Learning, tuition assistance, employee discounts, library/museum access, and transit benefits.Working ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)Letter of interestImportant Applicant InstructionsFor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply; then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. ANY additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. Ensure that all Required Materials are uploaded before submitting your application. Once submitted, changes cannot be made.For current university employees and contingent workers: You must apply within Workday by following UT Jobs instructions and updating your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume, along with any additional Required Materials noted above.----Compliance and EligibilityEmployment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to hours and length requirements. The position may elect ORP instead of TRS under certain conditions.Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s).Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Pay Transparency: The University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay, with certain restrictions as required by law.Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will complete the I-9 form and present original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment.E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify for new hires. For more information, see the E-Verify posters and Right to Work information provided by the pliance: Employees may be required to report violations under Title IX and the Clery Act. If identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. 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Created: 2025-09-30