Travel & Expense Specialist (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Role Overview

Barden is pleased to collaborate with a client seeking a Travel & Expense Specialist for a fixed-term contract lasting 12 months. This role involves managing the entire travel and expense lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies, and enhancing process accuracy and efficiency through detailed analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete travel and expense administration process to guarantee timely and precise handling, while maintaining a positive employee experience.
• Conduct thorough reviews and reconciliations of expense submissions, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and resolving any inconsistencies.
• Deliver expert guidance and assistance to employees regarding travel and expense procedures and associated systems, including problem resolution and training facilitation.
• Analyze travel and expense data to uncover patterns, suggest cost-saving strategies, and promote ongoing enhancements to procedures.
• Assist in managing and improving travel and expense management systems, policies, and control mechanisms in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to uphold compliance and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated background in travel and expense management, finance operations, or a related discipline, with solid knowledge of travel & expense processes and standards.
• Familiarity with various travel booking and expense management platforms, with proven ability to handle multiple systems.
• Strong analytical mindset combined with excellent problem-solving capabilities to interpret data trends and foster procedural improvements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and adeptness at balancing multiple priorities within a dynamic work environment.
• Effective communicator with robust stakeholder engagement skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with other Microsoft Office tools.