Financial Analyst: Tickle College of Engineering - UTK

Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics & Technology Transformation, the Financial Analyst provides advanced financial, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and operational support for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE). This position serves as a key advisor to the Director of Data Analytics & Technology Transformation in developing and administering annual operating budgets, monitoring financial performance, preparing complex analyses and reports, and guiding strategic decision-making through forecasting and scenario modeling. Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics & Technology Transformation, the Financial Analyst provides advanced financial, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and operational support for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE). This position serves as a key advisor to the Director of Data Analytics & Technology Transformation in developing and administering annual operating budgets, monitoring financial performance, preparing complex analyses and reports, and guiding strategic decision-making through forecasting and scenario modeling. The Financial Analyst serves as the subject matter expert for budgeting and forecasting systems, maintains the integrity of financial data across multiple modules, and ensures responsible stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds in alignment with institutional priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term strategic goals. The position supports the decision-making of the Dean, Dean’s Cabinet, department heads, and directors. The role also provides management of financial operations, compliance, and staff support functions, while fostering effective communication, process improvement, and collaboration across the college and central university offices. ### Responsibilities **Budget Development and Strategic Financial Planning (35%)** Leads the college's annual budget development process by coordinating planning activities, developing financial models and budget scenarios, administering the DASH EPM budgeting system, and ensuring accurate integration of personnel and operating budgets. Serves as the college's primary resource for strategic financial planning, supporting leadership in the effective allocation of financial resources to meet institutional priorities. **Financial Monitoring, Reporting, and Variance Analysis (35%)** Provides comprehensive financial oversight through ongoing monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development of financial reports and dashboards, reconciliation of financial data, and analysis of budget variances. Produces recurring and ad hoc reports that provide leadership with timely, accurate financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making while ensuring financial integrity across college operations. **Forecasting, Scenario Modeling, and Decision Support (15%)** Performs advanced financial forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to evaluate the fiscal impact of strategic initiatives, enrollment changes, personnel actions, and other business decisions. Provides data-driven recommendations that support college leadership in long-range planning, resource management, and informed decision-making. **Financial Operations, Compliance, and Administration (15%)** Supports the college's financial operations by providing expert guidance on university financial policies, ensuring compliance with institutional procedures, improving business processes, maintaining the integrity of financial systems, resolving complex data issues, and serving as a primary resource for financial reporting and operational analysis. Promotes operational efficiency, accountability, and continuous process improvement across the college. ### Qualifications **Required Qualifications** - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other closely related field from accredited institution. - **Experience:** - 5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience - 5 years of experience involving financial…