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<strong>Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Why Join Us?<br><br></strong>Be at the center of Goldman Sachs’ expense management. Join a high-impact team where you'll have a tangible effect on the firm's bottom line and strategic decisions. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to develop your core financial management skills and accelerate your career within a leading global financial institution. Strong performance is rewarded with challenging assignments and significant career development opportunities.<br><br><strong>Introduction To Our Team<br><br></strong>The Product Finance team, a vital part of Corporate Planning and Management (CPM), is the financial backbone for all firm-wide non-compensation expenses. We provide financial decision support, rigorous expense management, and robust control, ensuring every dollar is strategically allocated. Our primary functions encompass accounting and financial control, in-depth financial analysis, proactive business unit support, and astute commercial management. We are a diverse team of professionals with analytical mindsets and intellectual curiosity.<br><br><strong>In This Role, You Will<br><br></strong>Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate regularly with various functions and divisions across the firm, working independently and interacting with senior professionals on global initiatives.<br><br>Become a Financial Expert: Master monthly financial closes, conduct balance sheet analysis, and deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis for non-compensation expenses. This includes managing budgets, forecasts, and accounting schedules for crucial areas across Non-Compensation expenses. You will also be responsible for budget governance, ensuring adherence to financial policies and efficient expense management.<br><br>Drive Efficiency and Control: Strengthen internal controls by reviewing existing policies & proposing new ones, leading financial/operational reporting to enhance transparency, and managing operating expenses to drive cost efficiencies.<br><br>Influence Decision-Making: Analyze financial and operational data from global projects, presenting findings clearly to enable effective decision-making by senior management.<br><br>Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Apply US GAAP in financial reporting. Evaluate accounting treatment of Non-Compensation expenses in accordance with US GAAP.<br><br>Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements related to financial reporting and internal controls. Innovate and Improve: Drive the improvement and automation of current processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Finance Professional experience – Chartered Accountant/MBA</li><li> 2-3 years of relevant experience</li><li> MS Office skills – Advanced MS Excel knowledge, basic proficiency on MS PowerPoint.</li><li> Clear and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Experience of working in a global setup will be of advantage<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Strong networking skills to establish contacts and partnerships with other teams in Goldman Sachs</li><li> Impeccable attention to detail</li><li> Ability to organize own time and work independently, without close supervision</li><li> Courage to challenge current practice and suggest new ways of working, value-added ideas/ approaches</li><li> Ability to work in a team-based environment and to interface with employees at all levels</li><li> Flexibility to adapt and perform in a dynamic and evolving organization</li><li> Demonstrated data literacy, including the ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate insights from complex datasets.</li><li> Proficiency with BI/data prep tools (e.g., Alteryx) and modern data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), plus foundational AI literacy to leverage generative/chat tools would be considered a strong asset<br><br></li></ul><strong>About GS<br><br></strong>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

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