Director of Financial Analysis and Planning-Executive Vice Chancellor

Director of Financial Analysis and Planning – Executive Vice Chancellor

Hiring Salary: $8,149.76 - $11,409.66 per month

The Director of Financial Analysis and Planning is a high-level strategic advisor responsible for comprehensive financial analysis, fiscal policy assessment, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role supports the Chief Operating Officer (COO) by preparing detailed policy analyses, budget recommendations, and reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders, guiding the organization’s financial future within legal and regulatory constraints.

• Prepare and present clear, effective financial reports and policy briefs for the COO and executive leadership.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies and external agencies on fiscal policy matters.
• Provide input for UT System and UT Health Science Center executive leadership regarding fiscal policy formation.
• Translate complex financial concepts and data into clear, concise, and persuasive reports for non-financial audiences.
• Organize and facilitate a wide range of activities to support senior leadership’s executive decision making on behalf of the COO.
• Analyze proposed or current strategic initiatives to determine short-term and long-term financial and organizational implications; recommend strategic direction.
• Research alternatives, collect and compile data, and present findings to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Prepare special studies and reports to aid in planning.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of proposed and existing fiscal policies.
• Assist the COO with special projects, including due diligence for new ventures, funding allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the colleges and Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs to analyze trends and drive initiatives that improve financial performance.
• Evaluate operational efficiencies and make recommendations based on policy considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Transcript required.

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience with a strong background in fiscal or public policy analysis, financial modeling, and reporting.

• Expertise in advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with financial software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to perform high-level analysis and understand the strategic implications of fiscal policy.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential financial and policy information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex fiscal information clearly.
• Ability to collect and evaluate research data using a variety of tools.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively within the community.

This position may occasionally require working weekends and evenings, and may require occasional overnight travel.