The CFO Show · 2026-01-13 · 21 min
Healthcare finance leaders are operating under unprecedented pressure. Rising costs, staffing shortages, payer complexity, and constant uncertainty. Matthew Ennen , Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development at Ensemble Health Partners , shares how finance leaders can navigate volatility while staying anchored to their mission, their people and long-term resilience. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across healthcare and consumer industries, Matthew explains why finance skills are highly transferable, how analytics and scenario planning enable proactive decision-making, and why transparency, empathy and communication are now essential leadership requirements. From balancing cost containment with innovation to keeping teams motivated through periods of transformation, Matthew offers practical insights for finance leaders in any industry facing rapid change.
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