Executive Partnership & Strategic Initiatives, Corporate FP&A

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life, ZS transforms 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.

We are seeking a high‑impact finance leader to drive Executive Partnership & Strategic Initiatives within Corporate FP&A. This role partners closely with senior leadership to interpret complex business trends, frame strategic decisions, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that evolve how we operate, especially as AI reshapes professional services.

This person is not primarily responsible for owning the core budgeting/forecasting cadence or dashboard‑building, as this position focuses on executive‑ready synthesis, strategic problem‑solving, and mobilizing action across the firm.

• Executive Partnership & Leadership Decision Support
  • Translate complex trends, ambiguous business situations, and performance signals into clear executive narratives, options, and recommendations for leadership decision‑making;
  • Create concise, high‑quality leadership materials (briefs and presentations) that drive alignment and decisions in senior forums;
  • Lead “so what / now what” discussions connecting data and context to implications, tradeoffs, and actions;
• Strategic Initiatives
  • Lead and deliver strategic initiatives that help the firm rethink elements of its commercial model (how we price/package, deliver value, and manage profitability levers) and operating model (decision rights, governance, incentives, and org structure);
  • Structure messy problems, align stakeholders, and drive initiatives from concept → decision → measurable outcomes;
• Financially Focused AI Enablement
  • Help leaders and teams understand the implications of AI (how work changes, what becomes automated vs. elevated, evolving skills/controls, new ways of delivering value, etc.);
  • Drive AI literacy and adoption through practical enablement, such as use‑case identification, “how‑to” examples, playbooks, coaching, and integration into real projects/workflows;
• Cross‑Functional Mobilization & Change Leadership
  • Partner across Finance and adjacent teams to implement new ways of working and sustain adoption;
  • Establish clear workplans, decision logs, and follow‑through mechanisms to keep initiatives moving and ensure accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred;
• 8+ years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting/strategy, business operations, analytics, or similar roles with demonstrated success leading ambiguous, cross‑functional initiatives;
• Exceptional structured thinking and communication skills—able to synthesize complexity into crisp, executive‑ready recommendations and materials;
• Proven ability to drive stakeholder alignment and adoption/change, not just analysis;
• Experience in professional services environment highly preferred;
• Fluency in English;
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

• 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.

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…