Manager, Strategic Finance & Capacity Planning
Position Overview
A Manager, Strategic Finance & Capacity Planning is responsible for leading revenue forecasting, capacity planning, cost modeling, and margin optimization for the Price Optimization business. This role integrates client demand signals, sales pipeline inputs, and operational capacity into actionable forecasts and strategic plans that enable scalable, profitable growth. This leader partners closely with Finance (FP&A), Operations, Technology, and Executive Leadership to drive data-informed decision-making, investment prioritization, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
Revenue Forecasting & Planning: Lead end-to-end revenue forecasting processes incorporating client schedules, pipeline data, and operational capacity. Translate business drivers into forecast assumptions, timelines, and scenario models. Align sales expectations with operational capacity.
Budgeting, Expense Management & Financial Discipline: Own budget planning and expense management. Perform variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities. Ensure alignment between spend, revenue, and margin targets.
Capacity Planning & Operational Modeling: Develop and manage workforce and capacity planning models. Identify and mitigate capacity constraints. Establish scalable frameworks for growth.
Costing, Pricing & Margin Management: Own costing models and unit economics visibility. Support price structure evaluation. Drive margin improvement initiatives.
Investment Planning & Strategic Decision Support: Develop business cases for investments. Evaluate ROI and financial impact. Support Make vs. Buy vs. Automate analyses.
What You'll Bring To Zelis
10+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Experience in US healthcare or related industry preferred
Solid financial modeling and analytical skills
Familiarity with pricing strategy and deal economics
Experience using AI-powered tools (e.g., Claude or similar large language models) to enhance analysis, automate workflows, and improve decision-making efficiency.
Location and Workplace Flexibility
Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com.