About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience in the United States (U.S.) across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.
At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.
Why We Do What We Do
In the U.S., consumers, payers, and providers face significant challenges throughout the healthcare financial journey. Zelis helps streamline the process by offering solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and communication among all parties involved. By addressing the obstacles that patients face in accessing care, navigating the intricacies of insurance claims, and the logistical challenges healthcare providers encounter with processing payments, Zelis aims to create a more seamless and effective healthcare financial system.
Zelis India plays a crucial role in this mission by supporting various initiatives that enhance the healthcare financial experience. The local team contributes to the development and implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring that technology and processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Beyond operational expertise, Zelis India cultivates a collaborative work culture, leadership development, and global exposure, creating a dynamic environment for professional growth. With hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive healthcare benefits, financial wellness programs, and cultural celebrations, we foster a holistic workplace experience. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of service delivery and contributes to Zelis’ award-winning culture.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced FP&A professional to support financial planning, consolidation, and enterprise financial reporting across multiple business units. The role is responsible for supporting the monthly close cycle, preparing leadership reporting and variance commentary, and developing driver-based financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis. The position partners with cross-functional stakeholders to analyze operational and financial performance, monitor Opex, Capex, and headcount, and provide insights that support business decisions. The role also leverages tools such as Excel, Power BI, Workday Financials, and Adaptive Planning to enhance reporting, automation, and financial analysis while supporting ad hoc strategic and operational initiatives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform financial planning and analysis with a focus on consolidation across multiple entities and business units.
• Support the monthly financial close and reporting cycle, including expense reviews, accruals, reclassifications, and coordination with accounting teams.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and leadership presentations, including variance analysis and commentary comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Build and maintain driver-based financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and cash flow projections while ensuring alignment with business and financial targets.
• Monitor and analyze operating expenses (Opex), capital expenditures (Capex), and headcount to identify key financial and operational drivers impacting performance.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights to support leadership decision-making and business performance evaluation.
• Support scenario planning and what-if analysis to evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives, investments, and operational changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, and Business Operations, while coordinating with onshore and offshore stakeholders to ensure alignment in reporting and planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate FP&A processes, and perform ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational initiatives.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or a similar financial analysis role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large datasets with high accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling tools, and enterprise ERP environments
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Adaptive Insights is a plus
• Working knowledge of US GAAP policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within teams
• Prior experience working in a Shared Services Center supporting technology organizations preferred.
TOOLS & TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
• Power BI for financial dashboards and data visualization
• Workday Financials
• Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning)
• OfficeConnect for financial reporting
Added advantage: Experience with data automation tools, SQL, Excel Macros/VBA, or similar technologies to enhance financial reporting and analysis efficiency.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in FP&A or similar financial analysis role
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas)
- Power BI for financial dashboards and data visualization
- Proficiency with financial modeling tools and enterprise ERP environments
- Working knowledge of US GAAP policies and procedures
- Support monthly financial close, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and prepare leadership reporting with variance commentary
- Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, and analyze large datasets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience with Workday Financials and/or Adaptive Insights (Adaptive Planning)
- OfficeConnect for financial reporting
- Experience with data automation tools, SQL, Excel Macros/VBA
- Prior experience working in a Shared Services Center supporting technology organizations
Zelis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zelis and has not been reviewed or approved by Zelis.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life and disability, telehealth, mental‑health resources, and inclusive options such as women’s health and gender‑affirming care. The breadth and inclusivity of coverage position healthcare as a strong component of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off with paid holidays and paid parental leave for all parents are highlighted, alongside meeting‑free Wednesday afternoons. Unlimited or flexible PTO is described as honored in practice, though application can vary by team and location.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid/remote options, home‑office setup support, a Lifestyle Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, and volunteer time off provide meaningful flexibility and lifestyle value. Flexibility in where and how work is done is emphasized across the offering.
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What We Do
As a leading healthcare payments company, we price, explain and pay for care on behalf of payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of us. We partner with over 700 payers, 1.5 million providers, and millions of members -- enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.
