ZS Associates—Manager - Finance Transformation

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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, 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. At ZS, we partner with our clients to transform how they work and deliver lasting impact. To support our own continued growth, we’re evolving our internal finance technology ecosystem- and we’re looking for a Manager of Finance Transformation to contribute to that journey through global collaboration.This role brings together finance expertise, systems experience, and strategic technology thinking to support the continued evolution of ZS’s global finance operations. You’ll collaborate across regions and functions to advance our finance systems roadmap, with a particular focus on SAP S/4HANA for Professional Services, helping enable efficient, scalable, and insight driven financial processes across the firm. What you'll do: - Collaborate on Our Global Finance Systems Strategy - Partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions; - Act as a global product partner for our finance systems landscape, including SAP S/4HANA and key connected applications; - Contribute to and evolve the long-term systems roadmap in alignment with ZS’s strategic priorities and growth; - Partner with Finance, IT, and HR and external vendors to design processes and solutions that deliver meaningful business value; - Collaborate on the SAP S/4HANA Migration from SAP ECC - Provide expertise and global coordination for SAP S/4HANA, especially FI/CO and Professional Services (PS) capabilities; - Coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality across global teams, applying best practices while supporting ZS-specific needs; - Collaborate closely with technical teams and implementation partners to ensure a stable, scalable, and well architected platform; - Enable Strong Corporate Finance Processes - Translate the needs of FP&A, controllership, project finance, and other finance teams into system solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and insights; - Strengthen processes and drive adoption of best practices for forecasting, revenue recognition, month-end close, project financials, and financial reporting; - Champion data quality, governance, and effective financial controls; - Connect the Enterprise Ecosystem - Coordinate integrations between S/4HANA and surrounding tools, including CRM, HR, reporting and analytics platforms, and internal workflow systems; - Identify opportunities to streamline work, automate processes, and improve visibility across the firm; - Help ZS adopt modern digital capabilities, including automation, analytics, and emerging technologies; - Collaborate Across Global Teams - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across regions, building trust, alignment, and shared accountability; - Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and teams across the globe; - Support change management across regions, fostering continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem solving. What you’ll bring: - 8-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial operations, or finance systems; - Direct experience contributing to or playing a key role in an SAP S/4HANA implementation, preferably in a professional services organization; - Strong understanding of core finance processes and accounting principles and compliance requirements; - Experience working with enterprise systems and collaborating on cross-functional, global technology projects; - Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels in a global, matrixed environment; - Experience working with India and/or shared service environments a plus; - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement & influence skills; - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across regions and functions, coordinate actions, and adapt to change; - Ability to travel as needed; - Fluency in English; - 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 India, visit ZS India 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. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com Responsibilities: At ZS, we partner with our clients to transform how they work and deliver lasting impact. To support our own continued growth, we’re evolving our internal finance technology ecosystem- and we’re looking for a Manager of Finance Transformation to contribute to that journey through global collaboration.This role brings together finance expertise, systems experience, and strategic technology thinking to support the continued evolution of ZS’s global finance operations. You’ll collaborate across regions and functions to advance our finance systems roadmap, with a particular focus on SAP S/4HANA for Professional Services, helping enable efficient, scalable, and insight driven financial processes across the firm. What you'll do: - Collaborate on Our Global Finance Systems Strategy - Partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions; - Act as a global product partner for our finance systems landscape, including SAP S/4HANA and key connected applications; - Contribute to and evolve the long-term systems roadmap in alignment with ZS’s strategic priorities and growth; - Partner with Finance, IT, and HR and external vendors to design processes and solutions that deliver meaningful business value; - Collaborate on the SAP S/4HANA Migration from SAP ECC - Provide expertise and global coordination for SAP S/4HANA, especially FI/CO and Professional Services (PS) capabilities; - Coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality across global teams, applying best practices while supporting ZS-specific needs; - Collaborate closely with technical teams and implementation partners to ensure a stable, scalable, and well architected platform; - Enable Strong Corporate Finance Processes - Translate the needs of FP&A, controllership, project finance, and other finance teams into system solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and insights; - Strengthen processes and drive adoption of best practices for forecasting, revenue recognition, month-end close, project financials, and financial reporting; - Champion data quality, governance, and effective financial controls; - Connect the Enterprise Ecosystem - Coordinate integrations between S/4HANA and surrounding tools, including CRM, HR, reporting and analytics platforms, and internal workflow systems; - Identify opportunities to streamline work, automate processes, and improve visibility across the firm; - Help ZS adopt modern digital capabilities, including automation, analytics, and emerging technologies; - Collaborate Across Global Teams - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across regions, building trust, alignment, and shared accountability; - Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and teams across the globe; - Support change management across regions, fostering continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem solving. What you’ll bring: - 8-12+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial operations, or finance systems; - Direct experience contributing to or playing a key role in an SAP S/4HANA implementation, preferably in a professional services organization; - Strong understanding of core finance processes and accounting principles and compliance requirements; - Experience working with enterprise systems and collaborating on cross-functional, global technology projects; - Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels in a global, matrixed environment; - Experience working with India and/or shared service environments a plus; - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement & influence skills; - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across regions and functions, coordinate actions, and adapt to change; - Ability to travel as needed; - Fluency in English; - Intense work ethic; - Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.