Finance Business Partner - Consulting
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Finance Business Partner - Consulting
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life. We are seeking a Finance Business Partner - Commercial Specialist to join our London office. This role will be part of the Finance Business Partnership team, providing strategic analysis and insight to client teams and the EMEA Region.
What you'll do:
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, delivering proactive recommendations to improve financial performance and decision-making
- Partner with senior leadership to shape commercial strategy, providing insights on pricing, deal structuring, and portfolio optimization
- Lead pricing and deal economics, including rate card design, discount structures, and margin optimization across engagements
- Support and influence client negotiations and procurement discussions, ensuring alignment with commercial and financial objectives
- Drive forecasting and forward-looking financial planning, providing actionable insights on revenue, margins, and pipeline conversion
- Collaborate with Deal Desk and leadership to review, challenge, and approve complex deals
- Provide financial analysis to support senior leaders of our regions, business units and corporate functions
- Conduct proactive analysis on our business and identify opportunities for commercial improvement and provide practical advice
- Provide reporting on our financial status and outlook
- Drive continuous improvement in commercial finance processes, tools, and analytics
- Support team development and capability building
What you’ll bring:
- ACCA / ACA / CIMA / MBA (Finance) with 5–5 years of post-degree career experience
- Experience in Commercial Finance, Business Partnering or FP&A
- Prior experience in management consulting required
- Proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with senior business stakeholders
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen
- Ability to navigate and solve unstructured problems
- High level of intellectual curiosity and self-learning motivation
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; SAP preferred
- 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package. For details on total rewards in United Kingdom, visit ZS UK office locations.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information:
Hybrid working model: flexible and connected way of working combining work from home and on-site presence. Travel is required for client-facing roles. To apply, complete an online application including transcripts. Find out more at www.zs.com.