Region Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

OverviewArdent 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 hospitals280 sites of care4,281 beds24,000+ team members8,200+ nurses1,800+ aligned providers5.8M annual provider encounters421 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. ResponsibilitiesLeads, mentors, and develops FP&A team members by setting clear expectations, priorities and development plansDevelops deep understanding of operational drivers, including volume, payer mix, and labor trendsLeads regional budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business conditions and strategic prioritiesStandardizes financial assumptions, methodologies, and reporting tools across markets to drive consistencyConsolidates financial results and delivers clear, actionable insights, including variance drivers, executive-ready storytelling, and enhanced reporting and dashboardsServes as a trusted financial partner to regional and market leadership, influencing strategic decisionsCollaborates closely with hospital operators to align financial performance with operational executionTranslates financial results into actionable insights to support informed decision-makingSupports and leads regular financial and operational performance reviewsMonitors performance against budget and forecast expectations, highlighting risks and opportunitiesIdentifies key risks and opportunities and drive follow-up actions to improve outcomesMaintains field presence (~25% travel) to stay connected to local operations and market dynamics QualificationsJob Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field7+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experiencePrevious 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 degreePrior experience leading or mentoring analysts.Experience working in a multi-entity or matrixed environment.