Senior Account Manager, Travel Expenses

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of the global Travel & Expense (T&E) process
• Establishment, stabilization, and continuous optimization of a scalable T&E framework
• Development, implementation, and governance of global travel policies and standards
• Lead a project-based setup phase to build a best-in-class T&E environment
• Drive the selection, implementation, and rollout of a centralized T&E tool, replacing fragmented systems
• Ensure strong user adoption, process efficiency, and a seamless employee experience
• Ownership and application of country-specific travel expense regulations across all markets
• Ensure correct implementation of international rules (e.g., per diems in Germany, USA, Spain)
• Act as a subject matter expert for complex T&E topics and ensure compliance with local requirements
• Serve as the global point of contact for all T&E-related questions
• Advise internal stakeholders on travel expense policies, compliance, and best practices
• Translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance for the organization
• Ensure seamless integration of T&E processes into Accounts Payable and ERP systems
• Oversee correct account assignment, cost center allocation, and data quality
• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and international teams to align processes
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements
• Support standardization and scalability of finance processes
• Contribute to automation and digitalization initiatives within the finance function

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance Operations with focus on Travel & Expense or a closely related field
• A formal degree is not required – what matters most is your proven hands‑on experience and deep expertise in Travel & Expense.
• Deep expertise in international Travel & Expense management and strong understanding of country-specific regulations
• Proven experience in building, transforming, or scaling T&E processes, ideally in a project or implementation context
• Hands‑on experience with T&E tools (e.g., SAP Concur) and ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite is a plus)
• Strong ability to translate complex policies into clear and actionable guidance
• Excellent process mindset with the ability to design and implement scalable solutions
• Hands‑on, execution‑driven approach with a high level of ownership
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Fluent in German and English