Corporate Planning & Management-Bengaluru-Associate-Product Finance

Job Description

This role is at the heart of financial management, with a clear path for growth and increasing responsibility. You'll be instrumental in: Managing the monthly financial close : This includes detailed balance sheet analysis, financial reporting, and in-depth analysis of non-Compensation expenses. You'll also handle budgeting, forecasting, and managing accounting schedules for key areas like office leases, regulatory fees, licenses & registrations, and travel & events. Supporting critical accounting functions : This involves monthly close activities, accrual calculations and uploads, expense estimates, and invoice management. Owning accounting controls : You'll be responsible for the accounting control of expense and balance sheet accounts related to non-Compensation expenses, along with managing other associated activities. Strengthening internal control and governance : You'll achieve this by reviewing existing policies and proposing new ones. Leading financial and operational reporting : You'll provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to various stakeholders, enhancing transparency across the organization. Managing operating expenses : This includes influencing and driving cost efficiencies. Analyzing global project data : You'll analyze financial and operational data from projects worldwide and present your findings clearly to facilitate effective decision-making. Collaborating on accounting treatment : You'll work closely with controllers and accounting policy teams to evaluate the accounting treatment of new real estate office leases in accordance with US GAAP. Understanding and owning financial reporting and controls : This involves regular reviews of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts. Conducting quarterly substantiation : You'll perform quarterly substantiation of asset and liability accounts and report executed and off-balance sheet commitments to controllers. Coordinating budget and reforecast activities : You'll work in close coordination with the global finance team and leadership on annual budget and quarterly reforecast assignments, consolidating inputs and translating business assumptions into quantifiable financial impacts. Analyzing expense trends : You'll analyze and explain expense trends and key drivers for changes to internal finance teams. Driving process improvement and automation : You'll enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control by improving and automating current processes. Basic Qualifications To thrive in this role, you'll need: Finance professional experience : A Chartered Accountant or MBA qualification is essential. Relevant experience : 4-6 years of experience in a similar financial role. MS Office skills : Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and basic proficiency in MS PowerPoint. Clear and effective communication skills : Both verbal and written communication are crucial. Experience working in a global setup will be an advantage. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will also possess: Strong networking skills : The ability to establish contacts and partnerships with other teams within Goldman Sachs. Impeccable attention to detail . Ability to organize own time and work independently : You should be able to perform effectively without close supervision. Courage to challenge current practice : The willingness to suggest new, value-added ideas and approaches. Ability to work in a team-based environment : You'll need to effectively interface with employees at all levels. Flexibility to adapt and perform : The ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving organization.