ZS Associates

Director of Finance Transformation

ZS Associates$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12-15+ years in corporate finance, financial operations, or finance systems leadership
  • Experience leading or participating in SAP S/4HANA implementation in professional services
  • Strong knowledge of core finance processes, accounting principles, and compliance
  • Familiarity with enterprise systems and cross-functional technology projects
  • Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a matrixed global environment
  • Experience in India or shared service environments a plus
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead finance systems strategy to solve business challenges
  • Serve as global product owner for finance systems landscape, particularly SAP S/4HANA
  • Drive migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, ensuring best practices are followed
  • Translate needs of finance teams into systematic solutions
  • Streamline integrations between S/4HANA and other tools for improved visibility
  • Foster trust and alignment with global stakeholders through effective communication
  • Champion change management and a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards package including health and well-being
  • Professional development opportunities and skills training
  • Flexible hybrid working model combining remote and on-site work
  • Internal mobility paths for career progression
  • Emphasis on diverse and inclusive work culture
Full Job Description


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 Director of Finance Transformation to lead that journey.

This role brings together finance expertise, systems leadership, and strategic technology thinking to shape the future of ZS's global finance operations. You'll guide our finance systems roadmap, with a particular focus on SAP S/4HANA for Professional Services, and ensure we're enabling efficient, scalable, and insight driven financial processes across the firm.

What you'll do:
  • Lead Our Finance Systems Strategy
    • Partner to solve business problems by translating business requirements into technological and process improvement solutions;
    • Serve as the global product owner for our finance systems landscape, including SAP S/4HANA and key connected applications;
    • Define and evolve the long-term systems roadmap aligned 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;
  • Drive SAP S/4HANA Migration from SAP ECC
    • Provide leadership and expertise for SAP S/4HANA, especially FI/CO and Professional Services (PS) capabilities;
    • Oversee system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality-ensuring we leverage 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
    • Guide integrations between S/4HANA and surrounding tools-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;
  • Lead With Purpose and Partnership
    • Work cross-functionally with global stakeholders, building trust and alignment along the way;
    • Translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders and teams;
    • Lead change management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative problem solving.


What you'll bring:
  • 12-15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, financial operations, or finance systems leadership;
  • Direct experience leading or playing a key role in SAP S/4HANA implementation, preferably in professional services organization;
  • Strong understanding of core finance processes and accounting principles and compliance requirements;
  • Experience working with enterprise systems and leading cross-functional 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 effectively collaborate with others, lead 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 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.

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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