Strategic Finance Leader, Healthcare Operations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health – Executive Search Team is seeking a strategic Vice President, Finance for Vanderbilt University Hospital. This role leads financial stewardship, partners with leadership, and drives sustainability across hospital operations, service lines, and capital planning.

The VP will oversee budgeting, forecasting, performance metrics, and decision support to ensure high‑quality patient care and operational efficiency across the academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and extensive healthcare finance leadership experience.
• Experience leading hospital or health system financial operations and performance improvement.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and long‑term sustainability for Vanderbilt University Hospital.
• Partner with hospital leadership to align budgets with clinical priorities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for the hospital.
• Provide analyses on margins, cost per case, length of stay, and resource utilization.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Partnership with clinical leaders

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial performance analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Healthcare Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health – Executive Search Team is seeking a strategic Vice President, Finance for Vanderbilt University Hospital. This role leads financial stewardship, partners with leadership, and drives sustainability across hospital operations, service lines, and capital planning.

The VP will oversee budgeting, forecasting, performance metrics, and decision support to ensure high‑quality patient care and operational efficiency across the academic medical center.