Zach Tucker
MBA admissions and finance career coach for career pivoters
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | LGBTQ+, Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Carlson School of Management |
Zach Tucker is an MBA admissions consultant and career coach. He helps people get into MBA programs and move into finance and corporate roles. He spent four years as a recruiter at Amazon and now supports MBA recruiting at Cigna. His own finance experience covers FP&A, M&A and wealth management. He finished a part-time MBA at Carlson School of Management in 13 months while working full time. He also coaches members of the LGBTQ+ community.
What Zach helps with
Zach works with people who want to get into an MBA program and land a strong job after it. He focuses on finance and corporate paths.
- Pivoting into finance
- Targeting Finance Leadership Development Programs (FLDPs)
- Breaking into corporate roles after an MBA
- Getting into FP&A roles, from resume to offer
- Standing out without a traditional MBA path
- Navigating MBA recruiting while working full time
Who Zach works with
Zach works with applicants who want to move into finance or corporate jobs. That includes people changing careers and people heading into an MBA or finishing one. He also coaches people in the LGBTQ+ community. He has a special fit for those who take a non-traditional path, such as part-time MBA students.
Background and qualifications
Zach studied accounting at the University of Utah and earned his MBA from the Carlson School of Management. He built a career in corporate finance and strategy at Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, JPMorgan Chase, American Airlines and Cigna. His work spans FP&A, M&A and wealth management. He worked in private bank wealth management at J.P. He spent four years as a recruiter at Amazon. Today he is an advisor in the Finance Leadership Development Program at Cigna and supports MBA recruiting there.
Zach Tucker pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- MBA admissions consulting
- Career coaching
- Resource: Breaking into FP&A, Resume to Offer Letter
Zach Tucker reviews
Zach Tucker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Zach is a former Amazon recruiter who now supports MBA recruiting at Cigna, so he knows both sides of the hiring table.
Best for MBA applicants and students on a non-traditional path who want to break into finance roles like FP&A or FLDPs.
Common questions
How much does Zach Tucker charge?
Coaching with Zach runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Zach from this page for an exact quote.
What does Zach Tucker help with?
Zach Tucker helps with pivoting into finance, targeting Finance Leadership Development Programs (FLDPs), breaking into corporate roles after an MBA and getting into FP&A roles, from resume to offer.
Does Zach Tucker have reviews?
Zach Tucker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Zach Tucker certified?
Zach Tucker lists: MBA, Carlson School of Management.
Does Zach Tucker coach people who did not attend a full-time MBA program?
Yes. Zach finished a part-time MBA and recruited through it while working full time. He helps people stand out without following the perfect path.
Does Zach Tucker help with finance leadership development programs?
Yes. He helps clients target FLDPs and works in the Finance Leadership Development Program at Cigna.
How do I contact Zach Tucker?
Send Zach a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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