Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A - Transformation

Zs Associates; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to drive financial performance and improve profitability through innovative data solutions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with senior leaders, design business intelligence dashboards, and support financial analysis initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to integrate generative AI tools into financial analytics, enhancing decision-making processes. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters professional growth, while making a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Benefits

Health and Well-being Benefits

Financial Planning

Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in financial analysis supporting business units.
• Proficiency in business intelligence data modeling and dashboarding.

Responsibilities

• Design business intelligence dashboards for leadership support.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for key company meetings.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Intelligence

Excel Modeling

Data Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

BA/BS in Finance

Advanced Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

Senior Finance Analyst– Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation

We are looking for a finance professional who will provide analysis and support to our business. This role will involve managing financial performance, applying your business intelligence skills to improve profitability across our organization, and leading improvements in finance system processes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn generative AI tools and be part of integrating these advanced technologies into our financial analytics.

What You’ll Do:

• Design business intelligence dashboards and self-service reporting to support leadership and internal finance teams;

• Support senior company leaders across a range of activities from analysis and issue identification through to strategic initiatives;

• Collaborate with internal finance teams and business stakeholders to execute our overall finance data strategy;

• Prepare analysis and presentations for key company meetings – Board of Directors, Management Committee, Principals Meetings, Regional Leadership Meetings;

• Pro-actively identify key trends within the business and initiate actions to improve company performance and support ongoing growth and expansion;

• Support ad-hoc modeling projects for senior leadership;

• Coordinate with internal finance and IT teams on finance system process improvements, overseeing and coordinating project activities to ensure successful implementation and timely completion;

• Act as a functional expert in project and data management, serving as a liaison between teams to ensure all requirements are effectively communicated, translated, and addressed throughout the project life-cycle.

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS degree in Finance or other quantitative field required, advanced degree welcomed;

• 3 -5 years’ experience in financial analysis supporting internal business units or stakeholders;

• Experience building financial models with Excel;

• Proficiency in business intelligence data modeling and dash-boardingusing tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar;

• Excellent organizational and task management skills;

• Ability to think strategically and commercially and a willingness to dive down into the details;

• Ability to work closely with senior leaders while retaining objective and professional finance perspective;

• Judgment to know when to challenge something and when to lend support;

• High motivation, strong work ethic and personal initiative.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

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.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com