Sr. Financial & Operations Reporting Analyst

Ardent Health • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

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 Senior Operations Reporting Analyst leads the design, development, and delivery of advanced analytics and reporting solutions that drive strategic decision-making across operational and financial domains. This role serves as a subject matter expert in healthcare data, oversees complex reporting initiatives, and partners with leadership to translate data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, reporting, or business intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and complex data querying.
• Expertise with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Strong understanding of healthcare data structures (EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner; claims data).
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Epic tier 5 certification
• Proficiency in SAS, Epic Reporting tools, Smartview
• Experience in financial analytics within healthcare (cost accounting, margin analysis).

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets complex stakeholder reporting needs, translating them into well-designed, reliable, and actionable reports.
• Leads the design and delivery of enterprise-level reports and analytics solutions for executive and operational stakeholders.
• Owns and manages complex data analyses, including utilization, cost, productivity, and financial metrics.
• Identifies opportunities for automation, optimization, and scalability of reporting processes.
• Presents findings and insights to senior leadership in a clear, actionable format.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives related to cost reduction, margin enhancement, and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior