Senior Budget & Operations Associate

Senior Budget and Operations Associate
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 solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. 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. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
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The Marketing & Communications team helps build the ZS brand, champion thought leadership, support business development and engage our past, present and future workforce.
Senior Budget and Operations Associate
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Associate, Budget Mgmt. to join our Marcomms team. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping the team in ensuring financial accuracy by maintaining, detailed data of the team's planned budget, reconciling actuals against planned for each month, quarter and annually. The role will support Marcomms leadership team through analysis and insights on budget allocation & spend. This role requires strong understanding & comfort in working with complex budget data using Advanced Excel, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
What You'll Do:

• Liaison cross-functionally within Marketing & Communications to maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual budget data (planned & actuals).
• Audit & reconcile budgets against internal data & reports from Finance to ensure consistency.
• Analyze budget & spend, identify key insights and develop reports & visualizations for publishing regularly to Marcomm leadership.
• Work with stakeholders for budget data consolidation and analysis as part of budget planning & forecasting exercise.
• Assist in development and implementation of standard processes for budget management.
• Manage complex budget files applying Advanced MS Excel expertise in creating & editing cross-sheet dependencies, macros and advanced functions.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business / commerce, accounting, finance or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as part of PMO, Marketing or Finance function performing similar duties.
• Advanced MS Excel skills with ability to use advanced functions, macros and analyze / report on large datasets.
• Experience working with complex budgets and financial systems.
• Familiarity with software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle in the context of Finance & Accounting operations.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and Finance operations. Exposure to processes related to SO, PO, invoicing, vendor & contract management etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and cross functionally under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. 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.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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