Corporate Planning & Management-New York-Analyst-Divisional CFO

Goldman Sachs

Posted 2 days ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the annual budget planning and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process for the Engineering Division. Prepare financial reporting packages and perform variance analysis to provide actionable insights for senior management.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline and 0-2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or a related analytical function. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and an aptitude for learning financial planning tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Anaplan

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job Description

The Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) division integrates financial planning, spend management, third-party risk management, and product management to support strategic decisions across the firm. 

  • Finance & Planning drives business planning, budgeting, and analytics across revenue, expense, liquidity, and capital. The pillar includes divisional CFOs providing strategic finance advisory, Product Finance managing non-compensation expense governance, and Corporate Insurance & Advisory overseeing the firm's insurance needs and risk mitigation.
  • Global Procurement strategically manages third-party engagement, optimizing value and mitigating risks across the supply chain. Key functions include Strategic Sourcing, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procure to Pay (P2P), Travel, and Sustainable Operations driving ESG initiatives.
  • Product & Reporting manages the product lifecycle for CPM technology platforms and delivers comprehensive reporting, dashboards, and analytics. The team oversees financial planning and analysis systems, spend management tools, and TPRM solutions while providing stakeholders with actionable insights for evidence-based decisions.
  • CPM Management provides strategic oversight, operational support, communications and change management, and risk governance across the division.

TEAM DESCRIPTION

This position sits within the Engineering Division CFO team, part of the Finance & Planning pillar of Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) division.

The Engineering CFO team serves as the strategic finance partner to the firm's Engineering organization, supporting investment planning, resource allocation, financial governance, and performance management across one of the firm's most significant areas of investment. The team works closely with Engineering leadership, COO teams, and senior firm management to help ensure capital, headcount, and operating expenditures are deployed effectively in support of the firm's strategic priorities.

A core responsibility of the team is leading the firm's Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process for Engineering. ZBB is the primary investment planning and governance framework used to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor technology investments across the organization. Through this process, the team provides transparency into Engineering resources and spending, supports investment decision-making, and helps ensure alignment between strategic objectives and financial outcomes.

Beyond budgeting, the Engineering CFO team delivers reporting, and analytical insights that support operational and strategic decisions throughout the year. Team members gain broad exposure to the firm's technology strategy, financial management processes, and senior leadership decision-making through close collaboration with stakeholders across the firm.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Engineering CFO team is seeking a highly motivated Analyst to support financial planning, investment governance, and strategic decision-making across the Engineering Division.

As an Analyst, you will play a key role in the firm's Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process, helping drive transparency, investment prioritization, and resource allocation decisions across one of the firm's largest and most strategic functions. You will partner closely with Engineering leadership, COO teams, and senior finance professionals to deliver financial analysis, budgeting insights, and data-driven recommendations that support the firm's technology investment strategy. This role offers broad exposure to Engineering finance, strategic planning, and executive decision-making while providing opportunities to develop analytical, financial, and project management skills within a highly collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, intellectual curiosity, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. They should be comfortable working with large datasets, leveraging financial systems and technology platforms, and communicating effectively with stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the annual budget planning process and quarterly forecasting cycles across Engineering divisions.
  • Support and help execute the firm's Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) process, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with Engineering COO teams, and business stakeholders to support financial reviews and investment planning discussions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation and process optimization.
  • Support preparation of presentations and materials for senior management reviews 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

Experience

0–2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, Business Analytics, or a related analytical function.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong financial and analytical foundation with the ability to interpret and communicate business insights from data.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and complex formula development.
  • Experience with or strong aptitude for learning enterprise planning and analytics platforms such as Anaplan, Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar tools.
  • Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven business transformation

Salary Range 
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $75000-$100000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits 
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

Goldman Sachs

We aspire to be the world’s most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence. Operating at the center of capital markets, we act as one firm, mobilizing our people, capital, and ideas to deliver superior results across our clients’ most complex challenges. For 157 years, Goldman Sachs has delivered world-class execution on a global scale across our leading Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management businesses. Apprenticeship is central to our culture, with hands-on coaching and access to leaders who bring decades of experience and expertise. With office locations around the world, we offer a broad range of career opportunities to those who insist on excellence and thrive on performance. Find our Social Media Disclosures here: gs.com/social-media-disclosures
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