Senior Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst

The Senior Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst is responsible for managing travel and expense operations, ensuring policy compliance, optimizing vendor relationships, and analyzing spending trends. You'll oversee expense reporting workflows and ensure that our programs align with corporate regulations while also identifying cost-saving opportunities.

To qualify for the Senior Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst position, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in T&E management or finance operations. Strong knowledge of T&E platforms such as Concur and SAP is essential.

As a Senior Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst, you'll work closely with finance, procurement, HR, and travel vendors to enhance the overall travel experience for employees. This collaboration helps ensure that policies are followed and financial objectives are met.

Candidates for the Senior Travel & Expense (T&E) Analyst position should possess strong knowledge of T&E platforms (Concur, SAP, Appzen), financial analysis proficiency, and experience managing vendor relationships. Skills in compliance monitoring and audit readiness are also critical.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, insurance, meal allowance, parking, and corporate events. You will also have access to professional qualifications co-funding and tuition reimbursement programs, alongside a supportive working environment.

When answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience with these platforms, detailing how you have used them to streamline expense reporting or manage travel bookings. Sharing specific achievements from your previous roles can demonstrate your proficiency.

In your response, highlight specific methodologies you've used to analyze T&E spending, such as reviewing audit reports or benchmarking against industry standards. Provide examples of where your analysis led to tangible cost reductions.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to discuss a specific situation, focusing on how you approached the issue with clear communication and negotiation skills, and what the eventual outcomes were.

Discuss the importance of regular training sessions and audits in your answer. Mention how you've implemented processes to track compliance and how you handle violations when they occur to maintain efficiency without sacrificing governance.

Explain your approach to addressing escalations, which should include listening carefully to the employee’s issues, consulting relevant policies, and collaborating with vendors to reach a satisfactory resolution, all while keeping the company's best interests in mind.

Provide insights into specific financial analysis tools or software you are familiar with, and discuss how these tools have aided you in creating reports or dashboards that inform strategic decision-making within T&E management.

Talk about your organizational strategies, such as using task management software or setting early deadlines. Highlight your ability to adapt and manage pressing issues without compromising the overall team goals.

Highlight a specific project where you've led automation efforts in T&E - for instance, automating the expense report submission process. Detail the steps taken, the technology used, and the benefits achieved post-automation.

Explain how you would collect data, analyze trends, and create a compelling narrative around the data. Discuss your approach to creating visuals and ensuring clarity in communication for the best engagement from senior management.

Discuss your methods for keeping abreast of industry standards, such as subscribing to relevant journals, attending workshops, or participating in professional groups. This shows your commitment to ongoing professional development.