The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 3 days ago
Director of Financial Analysis and Planning-Executive Vice Chancellor
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Director of Financial Analysis and Planning. This high-level role involves providing strategic financial analysis, guiding fiscal policy, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting the COO and executive leadership.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and presents clear, effective financial reports and policy briefs for the COO and executive leadership
Acts as a liaison with regulatory bodies and external agencies on fiscal policy matters
Provides input for UT System and UT Health Science Center executive leadership regarding fiscal policy formation
Translates complex financial concepts and data into clear, concise, and persuasive reports for non-financial audiences
Organizes and facilitates a broad range of activities to support UT Health Science Center senior leadership’s executive decision making on behalf of the COO
Analyzes proposed or current strategic initiatives to determine short term and long term financial and organizational implications; recommends strategic direction
Research alternatives, collects and compiles data, presents to senior leadership and others
Prepares special studies and reports to aid in planning
Conducts in-depth research and analysis of proposed and existing fiscal policies
Assists the COO with special projects, including due diligence for new ventures, funding allocation, and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborates 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics Public Policy, or a related field
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
Preferred
Master's Degree
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
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