Financial Analyst, Hospitals
Ardent Health Services • Brentwood, Tennessee • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 22, 2026
Overview
The Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Hospitals supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across hospital operations for assigned hospitals and markets. This role works closely with FP&A leadership and operational teams to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and improve reporting and planning processes. The Financial Analyst develops analyses and reporting that help leaders understand financial performance and operational trends.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains financial reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that support hospital and market operations.
- Analyzes financial and operational performance and identify key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Supports recurring and ad hoc reporting needs for hospital, market, and corporate leadership.
- Assists with annual budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned hospitals and market operations.
- Supports business decision-making through benchmarking, productivity analysis, and reporting of key financial and operational metrics.
- Assists with budgeting system maintenance, testing, training, and process improvements.
- Maintains standardized reporting practices and support compliance with established financial controls and procedures.
- Collaborates with finance and operational teams to support strategic and operational initiatives.
- Communicates analytical findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 1+ years of finance, accounting, or FP&A experience.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare or hospital finance experience.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning systems.
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $76,000–$110,000 per year (median ~$89,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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