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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other closely related field from accredited institution
Experience: Experience in a research-intensive (R1) university or national laboratory.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient with Oracle ERP & EPM
Proficient with PowerBI and PowerQuery
Working knowledge of SQL
Working knowledge of Claude
Work Location
Location: Knoxville
Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR13
- Anticipated hiring range: $85,000-$95,000
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Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
About The College
The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) is one of the nation's leading public engineering colleges, advancing education, research, innovation, and industry partnerships while preparing future engineering leaders. Since 1838, the Tickle College of Engineering has proven its commitment to excellence in scientific research and the training of engineering professionals. Programs spanning most major engineering fields are offered, with several nationally ranked among the top 30 of all public institutions. Many of our graduates have risen to top positions in industry, government, and academia, including nine astronauts who have literally risen, spending a collective 1,000 days (and counting!) in space. You can read more about TCE here .
