Drive Executive Partnership and Strategic Initiatives within Corporate FP&A by providing executive decision support leading strategic initiatives financially enabling AI and mobilizing cross-functional teams.

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data science technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients caregivers and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning bold ideas courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
We are seeking a high-impact finance leader to drive Executive Partnership & Strategic Initiatives within Corporate FP&A. This role partners closely with senior leadership to interpret complex business trends frame strategic decisions and lead cross-functional initiatives that evolve how we operate especially as AI reshapes professional services.
This person is not primarily responsible for owning the core budgeting/forecasting cadence or dashboard-building as this position focuses on executive-ready synthesis strategic problem-solving and mobilizing action across the firm.
What you'll do:

• Executive Partnership & Leadership Decision Support
  
  • Translate complex trends ambiguous business situations and performance signals into clear executive narratives options and recommendations for leadership decision-making;
  • Create concise high-quality leadership materials (briefs and presentations) that drive alignment and decisions in senior forums;
  • Lead "so what / now what" discussions connecting data and context to implications tradeoffs and actions;
• Strategic Initiatives
  
  • Lead and deliver strategic initiatives that help the firm rethink elements of its commercial model (how we price/package deliver value and manage profitability levers) and operating model (decision rights governance incentives and org structure);
  • Structure messy problems align stakeholders and drive initiatives from concept → decision → measurable outcomes;
• Financially Focused AI Enablement
  
  • Help leaders and teams understand the implications of AI (how work changes what becomes automated vs. elevated evolving skills/controls new ways of delivering value etc.);
  • Drive AI literacy and adoption through practical enablement such as use-case identification "how-to" examples playbooks coaching and integration into real projects/workflows;
• Cross-Functional Mobilization & Change Leadership
  
  • Partner across Finance and adjacent teams to implement new ways of working and sustain adoption;
  • Establish clear workplans decision logs and follow-through mechanisms to keep initiatives moving and ensure accountability.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance Economics Business Engineering or related field. MBA preferred;
• 8+ years' experience in FP&A corporate finance consulting/strategy business operations analytics or similar roles with demonstrated success leading ambiguous cross-functional initiatives;
• Exceptional structured thinking and communication skills- able to synthesize complexity into crisp executive-ready recommendations and materials;
• Proven ability to drive stakeholder alignment and adoption/change not just analysis;
• Experience in professional services environment highly preferred;
• Fluency in English;
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways;
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities;
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves individual contribution and role expansions.

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:
At ZS your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being financial future time away and professional development. With robust skills-building programs multiple career progression paths internal mobility and a deeply collaborative culture you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work expand your capabilities and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships gain diverse experiences and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests identities and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow contribute and bring your unique self to our work we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial) is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $155000.00 - $185000.00