Senior Manager - Business Finance Partner – ZS

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Corporate Functions? 

Zinnov’s Corporate Functions teams power how the firm delivers at scale—building the internal engine behind high-growth, high-impact work. You’ll get: 

• Hands-on ownership in running and scaling core operations (including Finance, Governance, and Business Enablement). 
• Exposure to end-to-end enablement models that strengthen operating engines, employee experience, and scalable processes. 
• A highly cross-functional environment with close collaboration across delivery/PMO and domain teams to drive consistent execution. 

About the Role 

As Senior Manager – Business Finance Partner, you will operate at the intersection of business and finance—partnering with business leaders to unlock growth, improve profitability, and enable data-led decisions. This is a high-ownership role for someone who can wear multiple hats—advisor, analyst, and strategist—bringing financial clarity, challenging assumptions, and aligning planning with execution. 

You will work closely with the CFO, Business Unit leadership, and Corporate Finance teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, performance tracking, and decision support across India and global entities. 

What You’ll Do 

Business Partnering & Strategic Finance 

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for business teams across India and global entities (United States, United Kingdom, France).
• Translate business strategies into financial plans, targets, and performance metrics.
• Partner with BU leaders to monitor revenue, margins, and operating costs; drive corrective actions when needed.
• Provide actionable insights to support pricing, resource allocation, and investment decisions. 
• Review key financial and commercial clauses in MSAs and SOWs for new engagements. 
• Support the launch of new business initiatives, geographies, or offerings from a finance lens. 

Planning, Forecasting & Growth Tracking 

•  Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning exercises in collaboration with Corporate Finance.
• Drive monthly business reviews with performance analysis and crisp, decision-ready commentary.
• Monitor KPIs, ROI, and unit economics across business lines; build visibility on drivers and trade-offs. 
• Identify growth levers and efficiency opportunities through financial modelling and sensitivity analysis. 

Stakeholder Management, Governance & Reporting 

•  Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity and alignment.
• Present business performance updates and forecasts to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support fundraising, board discussions, or investor reporting where required.
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and internal controls across planning and reporting processes. 

 What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience 

• CA / MBA (Finance) with 8–12 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles.
• Proven track record partnering with business leaders to influence strategy and execution.
• Experience working across geographies/time zones and collaborating with global stakeholders. 

Key Skills 

•  Strong analytical mindset with financialmodellingdepth and commercial judgement. 
• Ability to translate complex performance data into clear narratives and recommendations. 
• High ownership, strong stakeholder management, and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively. 
• Strong communication and executive-ready storytelling skills. 

 Bonus Points If You Have 

•  Experience in consulting, tech, or high-growth environments.
• Exposure to international markets (US/UK/France).
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), financial systems (Tally, Dynamics 365), and advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

 What Success Looks Like

•  Business leaders get sharper financial clarity—targets, trade-offs, and drivers are visible and decision-ready.
• Forecasting and reviews become more predictable—strong governance, clean data, and crisp commentary.
• Profitability and unit economics improve through better pricing, cost control, and resource allocation decisions.
• New initiatives are evaluated with rigor—clear ROI thinking and disciplined investment choices.
• Stakeholders experience strong partnership—fast responses, high trust, and fewer surprises. 

If you enjoy partnering closely with business leaders, owning planning and performance rhythms end-to-end, and driving high-impact decisions through financial clarity — this role offers both impact and progression.  

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.