Senior Associate, Strategic Finance

Zócalo Health

11h • Remote

About The Position

Zócalo Health is hiring a Senior Associate of Strategic Finance to join our team and partner closely with executive leadership to drive financial planning, operational rigor, and strategic decision-making across the company. This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, business strategy, and operational finance, and will leverage data to enhance decision-making, help guide critical strategic decisions, evaluate new opportunities, and scale the business.
The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation from investment banking, venture capital, private equity or consulting, combined with experience operating within a high-growth technology company. This person will work cross-functionally with leaders across product, engineering, and operational teams. We are looking for someone who is driven, intellectually curious, and motivated to push the business forward - someone who thrives in ambiguity and proactively identifies opportunities to create impact.
This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Finance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in investment banking, venture capital/private equity, or consulting, and 2+ years in a healthcare startup focused on FP&A or Strategic Finance
• Experience operating in a high-growth, early-stage company environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to partner with executive leadership
• Ownership mindset with a focus on building, improving, and scaling systems and processes
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the month end close and forecasting process
• Maintain and evolve the Company’s operating model across revenue, expenses, headcount, and cash
• Develop scenario models to support planning, investment decisions and board discussions
• Provide leadership with clear insights into Company performance and key drivers
• Lead financial budget vs. actual performance reviews with executive team members
• Translate financial results into actionable insights for the executive leadership team
• Develop executive-ready reporting analysis that track the Company’s most important KPIs
• Support leadership in evaluating the Company’s most important strategic decisions
• Partner with the executive team to evaluate new products, partnerships, and growth initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $120 - $145K (depending on experience)
• Equity compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• Flexible PTO policy - take the time you need to recharge
• $1,000 home office stipend
• We provide the equipment needed for this role.
• Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth.

What This Job Offers

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