Procure to Pay Analyst

Corporate Planning & Management-Procure to Pay-Analyst-Bengaluru The Corporate Planning & Management (CPM) Division unifies Finance & Planning, Spend Management, Operational Risk and Resilience, and CPM Engineering teams to deliver business planning and analytics, expense management, third party risk management, and governance strategies across the firm. CPM have 5 operating pillars. Finance & Planning supports the execution of the firm’s strategic objectives through the management of the planning process, firmwide reporting and analytics and insights into the firm’s business plans and budgets. They develop consistent framework for revenue division projections creating transparency, accountability and efficiency around projections. This pillar also includes the CF&O, EO and Engineering divisional CFOs, who are strategic finance advisors helping the firm and the non-revenue divisions achieve commercial financial opportunities. Product Finance is responsible for the overall governance and proactive management of the firm’s non-compensation expenses. Spend Management encompasses the functions responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's spend with third parties - advising commercial agreements and driving operating efficiency. Departments include Strategic Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Integrated Travel and Expense, Infrastructure and Transformation and Sustainable Operations. Operational Risk & Resilience drives firmwide Operational Risk programs along with second line teams and implements required changes within CPM. The Corporate Insurance & Advisory team in this pillar identifies, procures, and manages corporate insurance needs for the firm and its investing businesses. The CPM Engineering team provides engineering solutions that enable the firm to manage third-party spend, data and automation, plan budgets, forecast financial scenarios, allocate expenses and support corporate decision making in-line with the firm’s strategic objectives. Job Responsibilities Manage end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes including invoice processing, validation, and posting Handle invoice creation, exception management, and discrepancy resolution Manage vendor lifecycle including vendor onboarding, creation, validation, approvals and perform payment authentication checks Ensure accuracy of expense allocation, cost booking across businesses and correctness of General Ledger through month-end close reviews and reconciliations Support sourcing operations and procurement workflows across the P2P lifecycle Ensure compliance with global tax regulations and reporting requirements Support tax validation within invoices and expense processes Partner with tax teams and manage external tax-related queries/escalations Collaborate with business, procurement, tax, and finance teams to ensure alignment Manage and resolve queries related to invoices, vendors, payments, and accounting Handle internal and external escalations with strong governance and timely closure Drive improvements in query resolution turnaround time and service quality Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and re-engineering initiatives Implement automation and workflow enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy Identify and implement AI/automation use cases across P2P processes (invoice processing, anomaly detection, query handling) Partner with engineering/data teams to translate business problems into digital solutions Support rollout, testing, and adoption of AI-enabled tools and platforms Ensure AI/automation outputs are accurate, controlled, and audit-compliant Qualifications Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of experience in Procure-to-Pay, accounting, or expense management Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, and payment processes Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and expense governance Strong understanding of global tax regulations and compliance requirements Hands-on experience with ERP/P2P systems (Ariba, SAP S4, Fieldglass, Team Connect, SLP) Proficiency in Microsoft Tools including Copilot Experience in process improvement, re-engineering, or automation initiatives Ability to work across cross-functional and global teams Exposure to automation, AI, or digital tools in finance operations Ability to adapt to AI-enabled workflows and support transformation initiatives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to handle high-volume queries and manage escalations effectively At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disabilitystatement. Experience Level Mid Level