What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst- Cash Flow Modeling, Planning & Analysis position at Ardent Health?
Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals, 24,000 team members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Financial Analyst – Cash Flow Modeling, Planning & Analysis reports to the Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and is responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and developing financial forecasting models in support of hospital and health system operations. This role collaborates across multiple departments to support budgeting, forecasting, liquidity analysis, and strategic financial initiatives.
The Analyst plays a key role in supporting enterprise financial planning, capital structure analysis, and executive decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of complex financial analyses, including modeling, projections, monitoring, and performance tracking
- Maintain, update, streamline, and enhance the organization’s three-statement financial projection model
- Assist in the preparation of summary-level reports and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders related to liquidity, cash flow, and working capital
- Perform detailed variance analysis of financial results compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Analyze current and projected debt obligations, including modeling debt covenants over short- and long-term horizons
- Support planning and execution of capital markets activities, including debt issuances, refinancing, and capital structure optimization
- Participate in interactions with third-party credit rating agencies and support merger and acquisition (M&A) analysis activities
- Analyze revenues, expenditures, and monthly operating results to identify trends and performance drivers
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Tax, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Physician Services
- Ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned
- Complete all assignments with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate documentation
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare or banking experience.
- Experience with capital markets, debt structures, or financial planning processes.
- Knowledge of joint ventures and lending agreements.