About this opportunity
Ardent Health Services lists this Region Director, Financial Planning & Analysis opportunity in brentwood, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.
Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry's strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare's best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.
Ardent includes:
30 hospitals
280 sites of care
4,281 beds
24,000+ team members
8,200+ nurses
1,800+ aligned providers
5.8M annual provider encounters
421 medical residents
Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.
We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success.
Job Overview
The Region Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across hospital operations.
The Region Director will partner closely with regional and market leadership to provide financial visibility, support decision-making, and improve performance. This role also leads and develops a team of analysts, ensuring strong execution of FP&A processes in a publicly traded environment.
Responsibilities
Leads, mentors, and develops FP&A team members by setting clear expectations, priorities and development plans
Develops deep understanding of operational drivers, including volume, payer mix, and labor trends
Leads regional budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business conditions and strategic priorities
Standardizes financial assumptions, methodologies, and reporting tools across markets to drive consistency
Consolidates financial results and delivers clear, actionable insights, including variance drivers, executive-ready storytelling, and enhanced reporting and dashboards
Serves as a trusted financial partner to regional and market leadership, influencing strategic decisions
Collaborates closely with hospital operators to align financial performance with operational execution
Translates financial results into actionable insights to support informed decision-making
Supports and leads regular financial and operational performance reviews
Monitors performance against budget and forecast expectations, highlighting risks and opportunities
Identifies key risks and opportunities and drive follow-up actions to improve outcomes
Maintains field presence (~25% travel) to stay connected to local operations and market dynamics
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience
Previous healthcare experience.
Financial planning, forecasting, and modeling skills.
Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Business partnership and communication skills.
Team leadership and development skills.
Preferred Job Requirements
Master’s degree
Prior experience leading or mentoring analysts.
Experience working in a multi-entity or matrixed environment.
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Worksite address
brentwood, TN, 37027, US
Who can apply
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