Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Who we are

Zus is a shared health data platform designed to accelerate healthcare data interoperability by providing easy-to-use patient data via API, embedded components, and direct EHR integrations. Founded in 2021 by Jonathan Bush, co-founder and former CEO of athenahealth, Zus partners with HIEs and other data networks to aggregate patient clinical history and then translates that history into user-friendly information at the point of care. Zus's mission is to catalyze healthcare's greatest inventors by maximizing the value of patient insights - so that they can build up, not around.

What we’re looking for

Zus Health is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will serve as a key financial leader, driving strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across all departments, including Engineering, Product, Commercial, and G&A. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape financial and business operations, influence leadership decisions, and directly contribute to our business strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of an innovative healthcare infrastructure company and to lead strategic initiatives that will define the future of health technology. We're a remote first company, but this person will need to be in Boston monthly to collaborate with others.

As part of our team, you will

    • Own the budgeting process for the company across all departments, including developing staffing and vendor spend model
    • - Partner with department heads to align financial goals with organizational objectives
    • Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to ensure accurate forecasting and scenario planning, including monthly and quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic planning for the company
    • Help the organization make data driven decisions. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to guide decision-making and optimize resource allocation
    • - Develop and present comprehensive financial reporting packages for senior management, including variance analysis, deep analysis of revenue and cost drivers, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ad-hoc financial models.
    • Build and enhance financial reporting capabilities using Excel, BI tools, and financial planning software
    • Partner with other team members in finance & accounting to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
    • Drive the development, implementation, and automation of processes to improve financial planning efficiency
    • Prepare presentations, analyses, and reports for senior company leadership, Board of Directors, and other investors/external stakeholders during fundraising processes
    • Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with best practices
    • Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration within the organization
    • Take on other tasks as assigned

You're a good fit because you have

    • 8+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or similar roles; experience in software/B2B SaaS, healthcare, or start-ups
    • - Experience with B2B SaaS and utilization revenue models is a strong plus
    • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
    • A powerhouse in Excel and financial modeling with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets
    • Hands-on experience working with and analyzing data (SQL a plus) and using BI platforms (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) 
    • Experience using Financial planning tools (e.g., Mosaic, Datarails, Cube, Pigment, Vena, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, etc.)
    • Familiarity with ERP and financial & accounting software systems (Quickbooks, Netsuite, etc.)
    • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and contribute to business strategy
    • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with Product, Engineering, Commercial, and G&A teams
    • Process oriented with a focus on developing and implementing scalable solutions and systems in a fast-growing, fast-moving environment
    • Passion for improving the US healthcare system
$175,000 - $200,000 a year
We will offer you…

• Competitive compensation that reflects the value you bring to the team a combination of cash and equity
• Robust benefits that include health insurance, wellness benefits, 401k with a match, unlimited PTO
• Opportunity to work alongside a passionate team that is determined to help change the world (and have fun doing it)

Please Note: Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply unless they meet 100% of the job criteria. While we have worked to consolidate the minimum qualifications for each role, we aren’t looking for someone who checks each box on a page; we’re looking for active learners and people who care about disrupting the current healthcare system with their unique experiences.

We do not conduct interviews by text nor will we send you a job offer unless you've interviewed with multiple people, including the Director of People & Talent, over video interviews. Job scams do exist so please be careful with your personal information.

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