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Director, Forecasting & Business Insights

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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, Forecasting and Business Insights to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will serve as a key leader for the organization, driving a data-driven approach to business analytics, strategic planning, budgeting, and scenario forecasting across all departments, including Engineering, Product, Commercial, and G&A. This is a high-impact role that will inform our business priorities, product, commercial operations, and contribute to our business strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the trajectory of a fast growing and innovative healthcare infrastructure company and to lead initiatives that will define the future of health technology.

As part of our team, you will:

Establish the foundation for a financial and business analytics function at Zus while operationalizing best practices
Develop models and repeatable analyses to support financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis

- Support the budgeting process for the company across all departments, including developing staffing and vendor spend models

- Partner with department heads to align financial goals with organizational objectives

Optimize cloud and data spend, customer health, and model unit economics for all of Zus

- Develop a deep understanding of what levers drive growth and efficiency for our business and translate that insight into tangible improvements

Create and maintain dashboards and reporting systems that provide actionable insights to leadership

- Use financial and operational data to create effective KPI dashboards and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for the company

Work with R&D teams to develop scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support business analytics
Translate complex financial and analytical findings into clear recommendations for business stakeholders
Help the organization make data driven decisions. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to guide decision-making and optimize resource allocation
Prepare presentations, analyses, and reports for senior company leadership, Board of Directors, and other investors/external stakeholders
Foster a culture of data-driven decision making, accountability, and collaboration within the organization
Take on other tasks as assigned

You're a good fit because you have:

8+ years in a mix of analytics, business intelligence/insights, and finance;

- Experience experience in software/B2B SaaS, healthcare, start-ups, and with utilization revenue models is a strong plus

Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights.
Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets
Expertise in SQL, Python or R (not required, but a plus), and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI).
Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, and their cost structures
Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., Mosaic, Datarails, Cube, Pigment, Vena, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, etc.)
Familiarity with ERP and financial and 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

$170,000 - $195,000 a year

This person will be expected to come into the Boston office to collaborate with colleagues at least a few times each month

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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What You Should Know About Director, Forecasting & Business Insights, Zus Health

Join Zus Health as the Director, Forecasting & Business Insights, and be a pivotal force in our innovative healthcare data platform. Located in Boston, MA, you will drive a data-centric approach to business analytics and strategic planning, collaborating closely with various departments including Engineering and Product. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to shape the direction of a fast-growing company. Your main responsibilities will include establishing a financial and business analytics function, developing repeatable models for forecasting, and aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives. You'll become an expert in our operations, focusing on optimizing costs while creating dashboards that deliver insightful data to guide decision-making. Additionally, you will present your analyses to senior leadership and nurture a culture of collaboration and accountability. If you possess exceptional analytical skills—alongside experience in analytics and finance within software or healthcare sectors—this is your chance to make a significant impact and contribute to a transformative mission: enhancing the value of patient insights for better healthcare outcomes. Together, let's redefine health technology at Zus!

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What are the responsibilities of the Director, Forecasting & Business Insights at Zus Health?

The Director, Forecasting & Business Insights at Zus Health will play a critical role in shaping business strategies through analytics. Key responsibilities include establishing a financial analytics function, generating models for forecasting and budgeting, and aligning financial and operational goals across all departments. Additionally, this position involves developing KPI dashboards and translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership, ensuring that all analytics support the company's mission of enhancing patient insights.