Finance Analyst

Position Overview

Goldman Sachs is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst – Procure to Pay (P2P) to join its Spend Management team. The role focuses on delivering commercial value and front-to-back cost transparency across the firm. This position involves close collaboration with divisional leadership, global counterparts, and senior professionals to analyze, forecast, and optimize operational expenses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leadership to understand business drivers and initiatives.

• Manage non-revenue divisions’ operating expenses, including ownership of spend, month-end reviews, and quarterly/yearly analysis.

• Collaborate with leadership and product owners across the firm to analyze and forecast spend.

• Prepare budgets and take ownership of budgeting and reforecasting cycles; assist with senior leadership presentations.

• Lead initiatives to leverage technology and automate processes within P2P operations.

• Prepare and analyze reports related to expense allocation and cost correctness.

• Conduct variance analysis of budgets versus actuals for multiple expense lines.

• Collaborate with business units to estimate monthly expenses and allocation to revenue divisions.

• Ensure accuracy of the General Ledger through review of month-end closures.

• Maintain departmental hierarchy in multiple systems and ensure compliance with internal standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an excellent academic record.

• Experience: 2–4 years in finance, accounting, or business management, preferably within P2P functions.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with Accounts Payable products such as Ariba Guided Buying/Buying and Invoicing, S4, FieldGlass, SLP, TeamConnect.

  • End-to-end understanding of P2P functions (Vendor Management, Invoice Processing, Tax, Accounting Control, Payment Reconciliation).

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to lead team members and drive assignments to completion.

  • Multi-tasking and ability to perform under pressure.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Solid work ethic, attention to detail, and high level of motivation.

About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York, with offices around the world. The firm is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, offering training, development opportunities, wellness programs, and professional growth initiatives to employees.

Goldman Sachs provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.

Why Join Goldman Sachs

• Opportunity to work with global leadership in a dynamic, high-impact finance role.

• Exposure to Spend Management operations and strategic financial decision-making.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment promoting innovation and professional growth.

• Hands-on experience with leading financial tools, reporting, and automation initiatives.

Tagged as: Excel, Tax