Regional FP&A Leader, Healthcare Strategy & Analytics

Ardent Corporate; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Region Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across hospital operations. You will manage a team of analysts, partner with regional leadership, and align financial planning with strategic priorities.

The role requires deep FP&A expertise, healthcare experience, and strong communication skills to drive decision-making and improve performance across markets.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Translates financial results into actionable insights to support informed decision-making.
• Maintains field presence (~25% travel) to stay connected to local operations and market dynamics.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Ardent Health in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Region Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across hospital operations. You will manage a team of analysts, partner with regional leadership, and align financial planning with strategic priorities.

The role requires deep FP&A expertise, healthcare experience, and strong communication skills to drive decision-making and improve performance across markets.