Finance Associate - Finance Business Partnership

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
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The Finance team is responsible for all ZS financial matters, including financial business partnering, planning, analysis, reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and tax.
FINANCE ANALYST, FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERING
We seek an experienced finance professional to join our finance team in Evanston. Successful candidates will be an instrumental part of the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team, providing strategic analysis and insight to client teams, which will influence actions that steer the firm.
This role requires an individual to possess a strong foundation in financial management as well as the ability to leverage a consultative approach in order to build credibility with business leaders. You will be working closely with Finance colleagues, ZS; Principals and our project delivery teams.
Responsibilities:

• Support the firm in its goal to drive and improve performance in line with strategic plans
• Work with FBP Team Leads in supporting Client facing Principals and Project Management Teams to ensure financial success of our client engagements
• Support with regular reporting and analysis, as well as conducting proactive analysis on financial status and outlook
• Explain key findings, highlight areas of concern and variances to senior finance and business stakeholders
• Engage effectively with project teams and finance colleagues at all levels to identify and resolve any financial issues relating to a particular space
• Understand P&L revenue and cost drivers to aid client leads in improving profitability for a space
• Support with creation and maintenance of detailed forecasts for revenue, cost, and profit, including pipeline tracking/business development support
• Increase the awareness of good financial management practices across the firm.
• Update revenue and profit forecasts for client accounts, markets, and regions
• Perform cost analysis to capture insights on company expense trends
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis support
• Support client teams in project pricing
• Support large ongoing client projects by calculating cost and margin variances from original plan

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or related field, master's degree welcomed
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong software and analytical skills using MS Excel/VBA/macros and experience with large data sets a plus
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Curiosity for how a business performs and can improve
• Motivation, personal initiative and strong collaborative skills.

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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. 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.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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