Senior Finance Specialist - Finance Business Partnership

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Senior Finance Specialist - Finance Business Partnership

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Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

130K-140K Annually

Senior level

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The Role

The Senior Finance Specialist partners with business leaders to provide financial insights drive decision-making and ensure financial governance. Responsibilities include forecasting budgeting performance monitoring and mentoring junior team members.

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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.
What you'll do: Senior Finance Specialist - Finance Business Partnership in the Enterprise will...
Seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Chicago office as a Senior Specialist. This finance professional will serve as a strategic finance advisor to business leaders providing financial insight analytical rigor and proactive guidance to support commercial decision-making profitability and sustainable growth. This role partners closely with senior stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations ensure strong financial governance and drive continuous improvement across planning forecasting and performance management activities.
Responsibilities:

Act as a trusted finance partner to senior business leaders supporting account practice or portfolio-level decision-making with clear financial insights and perspectives
Influence commercial outcomes by proactively identifying risks opportunities and trade-offs related to revenue margin investment and resource allocation.
Directly support pricing deal structuring and commercial evaluations ensuring alignment with firm financial objectives and risk thresholds.
Lead forecasting budgeting and scenario analysis processes to support short- and long-term business planning
Monitor financial performance versus plan identify variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership.
Develop and deliver meaningful management reporting including P&L analysis margin drivers and investment tracking.
Serve as a mentor and coach to junior Finance Business Partners and analysts responsible for helping them develop their technical skills business acumen and confidence in stakeholder engagement.
Ensure strong financial hygiene across project and account-level reporting including forecast accuracy committed spend visibility and financial controls.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support procurement investment tracking and compliance with finance processes.
Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities ensuring data integrity and timeliness.
Serve as a subject-matter expert within Finance Business Partnering supporting best practices training and knowledge-sharing.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement of finance tools processes and reporting standards.
Act as a role model for effective business partnership professionalism and financial rigor helping raise the overall maturity and effectiveness of the tea

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field; MBA/CPA other designations a plus but not required.
7-9 years of progressive experience in commercial finance corporate finance financial planning & analysis (FP&A) consulting or similar finance business partnering role.
1-3 years of direct people/team management and development experience
Strong financial acumen including P&L management forecasting variance analysis and commercial modeling.
Proven experience partnering with - and presenting to - senior stakeholders in order to influence decision-making.
Advanced proficiency in Excel Power BI and PowerPoint and financial analysis skills; strong proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business-relevant insights and recommendations.
Sound judgment to constructively challenge stakeholders while also supporting business needs Highly motivated with a strong work ethic ownership and personal initiative
Excellent organizational and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
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

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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www.zs.com
Salary: $130000.00 - $140250.00

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; MBA/CPA preferred
7-9 years of progressive experience in commercial finance or similar role
1-3 years of direct people/team management experience
Strong financial acumen including P&L management and variance analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel Power BI and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills

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ZS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage is paired with mental‑health resources and unlimited in‑the‑moment EAP access for U.S. employees and dependents. This breadth supports well‑being across preventive mental health and routine care.
Parental & Family Support—A U.S. Family Leave Program provides 10 weeks paid for birth/adoption or family care with new mothers eligible for an additional six weeks (up to 16 total). Family‑forming support includes fertility treatments adoption and surrogacy assistance and Milk Stork for traveling parents.
Inclusive Benefits Coverage—Transgender‑inclusive healthcare is explicitly covered including procedures hormones and related care. LGBTQIA+‑inclusive policies are emphasized alongside an Equality 100 score on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index.

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The Company

HQ: Evanston IL

15000 Employees

Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve 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. Founded in 1983 ZS has more than 15000+ employees in over 40 offices worldwide.

Why Work With Us

ZS is home to passionate people who embrace innovative thinking collaboration and a client-first mindset. Welcome to a company where new ideas are celebrated curiosity is welcomed learning opportunities are abundant and colleagues become lifelong connections.