Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
90K-98K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Professional Services • Analytics • Consulting
Where passion changes lives
The Role
Lead FP&A analysis, build financial models and BI dashboards, support senior leaders with strategic analysis and presentations, identify trends to improve profitability, coordinate finance system/process improvements, and act as a liaison across finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Senior Finance Analyst- Financial Planning & Analysis
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 lifecycle.

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 dashboarding using 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.
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • 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 United States , visit ZS US 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.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $90,000.00 - $98,000.00

Skills Required

  • BA/BS degree in Finance or other quantitative field
  • 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 dashboarding using Power BI, Tableau or similar
  • Excellent organizational and task management skills
  • Ability to think strategically and commercially and willingness to dive into 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
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
  • Advanced degree (welcomed)

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ZS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness support. Feedback suggests the health insurance is a standout perk in practice.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑forming and parental supports are extensive, including up to $95,000 toward fertility and family planning, adoption support, backup care, and milk‑shipping for traveling parents. A U.S. Family Leave Program provides 10 weeks paid leave that can combine with 6 additional paid maternity weeks for birthing parents.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Inclusive coverage explicitly extends to LGBTQIA+ needs with transgender‑inclusive healthcare and dedicated guidance. Feedback suggests these offerings are positioned as industry‑leading alongside robust family‑forming benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Evanston, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve 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. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 15,000+ employees in over 40 offices worldwide.

Why Work With Us

ZS is home to passionate people who embrace innovative thinking, collaboration and a client-first mindset. Welcome to a company where new ideas are celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, learning opportunities are abundant and colleagues become lifelong connections.

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