The Director of FP&A will lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analyses across departments, shaping company growth and decision-making.
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
- 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
- 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
- Partner with department heads to align financial goals with organizational objectives
- 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.
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
- 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
- Experience with B2B SaaS and utilization revenue models is a strong plus
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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.
Top Skills
Adaptive Insights
Anaplan
Bi Tools
Cube
Datarails
Excel
Financial Planning Tools
Looker
Microsoft Power Bi
Mosaic
NetSuite
Pigment
Quickbooks
SQL
Tableau
Vena
Zus Health Watertown, Massachusetts, USA Office
101 Walnut St, Watertown, MA, United States, 02472
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