(Apply Now) Program Manager - Finance

Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers Banks and FinTechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.

Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 20M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.

Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and FinTechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.

Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021. Learn more @ www.zeta.tech, careers.zeta.tech, Linkedin, Twitter

About the role

Program Manager will be responsible to Lead and coordinate cross-functional programs and projects within the Finance function, ensuring timely delivery of strategic initiatives (e.g., FP&A, MIS, Automation projects, ERP implementations, Compliances, M&A, etc.) while maintaining budgetary and quality standards. This role will work closely with senior leadership, ensuring timely and successful project delivery, managing stakeholders, and aligning strategic objectives with project outcomes. The Program Manager will act as a key facilitator in driving business process improvements, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Responsibilities

• Project Management :
• Oversee multiple independent projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate cross‐functional resources, resolve conflicts, and ensure deliverables adhere to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Reporting & Communication :
• Identify and implement the best in class Project Management / Collaboration tools to plan and track various projects / programs.
• Provide regular project updates, including progress reports, status meetings, and presentations to all stakeholders highlighting key milestones, changes, and risks.
• Stakeholder Management :
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders across various Finance functions including Tax, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance & Secretarial to align project goals and deliverables.
• Prepare and present executive‐level status reports, dashboards, and risk / issue logs.
• Risk & Issue Management :
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Escalate the issues to VP - Finance and work together to develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Process Design and Optimization :
• Lead mapping, documentation, and standardization of Finance processes (cash‐flow forecasting, FX risk management, month‐end close, vendor reconciliations).
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and control enhancements.
• Change Management :
• Guide teams through organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions and the successful implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Experience & Qualifications

Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success