Budget Analyst, Budget and Financial Planning

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $63,233 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Summary

The Budget Analyst provides professional level budget forecasting, reporting and analyses associated with the planning, development, and maintenance of the University's operating budget. Assist in monitoring budget performance and establishing forecast models in support of an integrated planning process and performance tracking. Integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality are essential when dealing with financial and human resource information.

Core Responsibilities

1. Responsible for maintaining and supporting budget, planning and performance reporting and providing advanced analysis techniques to support the preparation of university and departmental operating budgets and long-range planning. Performs internal financial management reporting and analyses to assist in monitoring budget performance and establishing forecast models in support of an integrated planning process and performance tracking.
2. Assists in the coordination and implementation of new technology and/or technology enhancements related to the budget development system(s).
3. Assists in the development and delivery of training materials as appropriate to explain system requirements to departmental users.
4. Develops and designs financial models to support budget and planning (i.e., revenue analysis, financial planning and consolidation, project planning, forecasting models, etc.).
5. Prepares the monthly forecast which includes updating the revenue model or internally generated forecast for revenue and expense reviews.
6. Provides analyses utilizing modeling "what-if" technique for budget, planning, and forecasting.
7. Analyzes data to ensure accurate reporting and integrity of the Financial and HR data as it relates to budget and planning systems and processes.
8. Provides technical support for budget development, reporting and budget variance process. Prepares and guides team on recurring or ad hoc financial management reports and data retrieval for analyses.
9. Assist in the analysis and preparation of annual budget documents and provides technical expertise regarding the institution's electronic budget system.
10. Prepares and delivers oral and written training, instruction, and communications to both large and small groups.
11. Interprets information to identify change opportunities and makes recommendations to management about business process improvement to increase work efficiencies and effectiveness that will contribute to the achievement of the business goals and objectives.
12. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies & procedures employing sound financial and business practices and appropriate internal controls.
13. Supports department team members in special projects and other initiatives.
14. Reviews and processes documents for budget transactions and monitors transfers for appropriateness with established policies and procedures.
15. Assists in the review and reconciliation for the annual merit and pay processes.
16. Performs special studies, research and analysis of financial issues providing recommendations for courses of action as requested.
17. Budgets data source maintenance and management to support reporting.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Research
• Financial Modeling
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Partnering
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Visualization
• Process Automation
• Corporate Development Strategy

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Ability to work under strict time constraints. Overtime hours occasionally required to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.