Director of Finance Transformation

## Role 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.