Senior Finance Analyst

Assist with the development of the annual operating budget, providing guidance and support to all departmental personnel. Communicate budget processes and procedures to departments and provide problem-solving assistance throughout the budget calendar year. Communicate final budgets to departments and help facilitate annual Tableau budget load and implementation.Manage records, spreadsheets, databases, and other resources to effectively document and monitor budgets as assigned. Prepare routine financial reports and presentations to inform senior leadership of the status of funds and variance to budget. Review and reconcile detailed monthly departmental transaction reports. Carry out ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of LBJ initiatives, including financial modeling of new business proposals.Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting. Review and analyze budget variances against plans and forecasts to aid senior leadership in programmatic and business decisions. Request budget/account transfers as appropriate.Work with the School's Chief Business Officer as needed on other accounting-related duties, such as developing and preparing financial reports and projections using existing tools such as Excel, Define, and VIP.Execute funding allocations for all center personnel, including appointments, scholarships, fellowships, tuition, fees, and related funding. Serve as contact for tuition bills and supplemental funding requests. Collaborate with team, department, college, and associated offices to troubleshoot and solve related issues.Identify opportunities for process improvement needs and initiate actions in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Business Affairs.Serve as backup to the Assistant Director and members of the Business Affairs team.Other duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-03-07