Finance Business Partner

* Develop and maintain forecasting and budgeting models.
* Analyze financial performance and provide variance insights.
* Prepare and present financial reports to leadership.
* Support strategic decision-making through financial forecasting.
* Partner with stakeholders to develop and manage annual budgets.
* Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments.
* Liaise with central finance and external partners.
* Oversee invoicing, call payments, and compensation for partner programs.
* Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Ensure compliance with reporting standards and timelines.
* Lead grant and PI financial reporting, including start-up funds and sponsored projects.
* Identify financial trends and areas for cost savings or revenue growth.
* Implement improvement initiatives with operational teams.
* Manage gift account projections and costing allocations.
* Advise department leaders on financial performance and strategy.
* Facilitate cross-functional financial discussions.
* Provide training and resources to enhance financial literacy.
* Lead and develop the Neuroscience Finance team.
* Set performance goals and provide coaching.
* Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
* Lead or support cross-functional financial projects.
* Assist in policy development and updates.
* Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, or analysis.
* Direct experience managing sponsored project and research grant funding.
* Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
* Other duties as assigned.
* * Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
** Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* 7+ years of financial experience in a healthcare or higher education setting.
* Deep knowledge of UT and/or state financial policies and systems (e.g., Workday, DEFINE, Smartsheet, Docu Sign).
* Demonstrated experience managing inpatient and outpatient operational budgets.
* Proven ability to synthesize clinical and operational data into strategic financial recommendations.
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