Location
Beaumont, TX | United States
Job description
Posting Number:
20112834
Position Title: Financial Analyst
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: Staff
Department: Budget and Analysis
Job Summary/Basic Function: About This Role:
Perform business analysis for university leadership focused on, but not limited to, revenue-generating services to promote collaboration, transparency, optimizing financial agreements, and forecasting financial outcomes to new business proposals or contract amendments that support university goals. This position involves working closely with various departments, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate the creation, negotiation, and maintenance of contracts related to financial transactions or projects.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities - Serve as financial liaison for university business partners and university constituents to facilitate transparency, communication, and compliance. | 30%
- Coordinates the development, analysis, and review of financial data and applicable business, financial, and/or regulatory plans. | 20%
- Advise university leadership and stakeholders of financial outcomes to new business proposals or amendments; including enhancement recommendations to current revenue streams within contractual scope. | 15%
- Establish regular correspondence and meetings with university business representatives and vendors to address financial concerns and foster positive relationships for the duration of the contractual agreement with the university. | 15%
- Create and maintain pro forma financial statements and working documents to record and track vendor financial obligations. | 15%
- Analyze and reconcile financial statements from university business partners while accounting or processing university fund expenditures, revenues, and account balances. | 5%
Key Competencies: - Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
- Ability to develop, report, and communicate business performance metrics.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to develop working relationships with university constituents and service partners.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs, especially Excel for developing financial reports and analysis.
- Be a proven self-starter with capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
Who We Are: Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits: - Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
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Insurance – Lamar University Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
- 2 years of experience in financial or business analysis. Master’s degree (MBA) or higher may substitute for experience.
EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in business-related field.
Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary: $46,827-$60,875
Posting Date: 02/05/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
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