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 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 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. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life changing, impact to ZS.
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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.
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 firm direction.
What You'll Do:
- 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;
- Update revenue and profit forecasts for client accounts, markets, and regions, and perform cost analysis to capture insights on company expense trends.
What You'll Bring:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or related field, master's degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred;
- 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. Must have received full COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required upon acceptance of offer of employment. Exemption process available on a limited basis.
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