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What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Director".

Main responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic transformation initiatives in key areas driven by finance including Record to Report, Source to Pay, and Asset Management.
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders from Finance, IT, CloudOps, Security, Legal, etc.
• Work with the Leadership team to design and implement an AI-enabled transformation strategy that enhances customer, vendor and employee experience.
• Develop a metric based strategy to track progress of transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Work with internal audit to implement and modernize controls during automation and/ or process changes
• Support integration of target’s finance organization and processes during an acquisition
• Drive change management efforts to support transformation

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the …” · “You are skilled at distilling complex problems, user needs, and technical concepts into clear, simple, and actionable plans.” · “Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment probl…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with…” · “To support our exponential growth, you will serve as a strategic lead for finance transformation working closely with senior Finance leadership and other cro…” · “Partner with cross functional stakeholders from Finance, IT, CloudOps, Security, Legal, etc.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with…” · “Lead end-to-end strategic transformation initiatives in key areas driven by finance including Record to Report, Source to Pay, and Asset Management.” · “True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “To support our exponential growth, you will serve as a strategic lead for finance transformation working closely with senior Finance leadership and other cro…” · “Work with the Leadership team to design and implement an AI-enabled transformation strategy that enhances customer, vendor and employee experience.” · “Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure.” · “The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applicati…” · “Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applicati…” · “Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in…” · “This is a Hybrid role in Santa Clara, CA reporting to the Vice President, Business Transformation in the Finance department.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Understand the current state of our tech stack, including but not limited to ERP (NetSuite), Coupa, ServiceNow, Workiva, Snowflake, Adaptive (or other EPM to…” · “You thrive in ambiguity.” · “You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Partner with cross functional stakeholders from Finance, IT, CloudOps, Security, Legal, etc.” · “Work with the Leadership team to design and implement an AI-enabled transformation strategy that enhances customer, vendor and employee experience.” · “Proven program management expertise with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Understand the current state of our tech stack, including but not limited to ERP (NetSuite), Coupa, ServiceNow, Workiva, Snowflake, Adaptive (or other EPM to…” · “and partner with IT to implement best in class systems and architecture to achieve operational excellence.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “You are a precise communicator who brings clarity and focus to every interaction.” · “Exceptional communication skills with the ability to drive change and facilitate alignment across cross-functional leadership teams”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Support integration of target’s finance organization and processes during an acquisition” · “Deep technical knowledge of end-to-end Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Source to Pay, Supply Chain, demand planning, FP&A, Quote to Cash, Tax,…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “You understand that in a high-growth environment, speed and quality are not mutually exclusive.” · “By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and gu…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.

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