Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Hospitals

Job Description

Financial Analyst, Hospitals | Ardent Health

The Tone:
This is a role at Ardent Health. Ardent Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals and aims to provide high-quality care. This role is crucial for supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of hospital operations, helping leaders make informed decisions and understand performance. The Financial Analyst will contribute to the accuracy of financial reporting and the effectiveness of planning processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Supports FP&A leadership and operational teams.
• Mission: Provides financial insights, supports decision-making, and improves reporting and planning processes for hospital operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, financial reporting tools, budgeting systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for hospital and market operations.
• Analysis: Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Planning: Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned hospitals and market operations.
• System Support: Support budgeting system maintenance, testing, training, and process improvements.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with finance and operational teams to support strategic and operational initiatives, communicating analytical findings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
• Experience: 1+ years of finance, accounting, or FP&A experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Healthcare or hospital finance experience, experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning systems, or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.