T&E Sr Specialists CoE M&A MX

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Band Level 3 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Mexico City, Mexico Relocation Support: This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. About the Role Great employee experiences start with efficient, compliant, and customer-focused processes. As a Travel and Expense Senior Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of Travel & Expense operations while driving accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. Job Description Key Responsibilities Review and process expense reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reimbursement Serve as a subject matter expert for Travel & Expense processes, systems, and policy guidance Ensure compliance with global and local policies applicable to the Travel & Expense process Perform reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end closing activities Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency initiatives Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, manage risks, and ensure strong financial controls Monitor, analyze, and report Travel & Expense, process KPIs, identifying trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field Experience in finance operations, Travel and Expense, accounts payable, or procure-to-pay processes Strong analytical skills with experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis Ability to strategically analyze data, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and collaborate on automation, artificial intelligence, and process optimization initiatives. Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit support activities Advanced English skills with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders Desirable Requirements Experience SAP S/4HANA, Concur, AppZen, or other financial and expense management systems Experience participating in process improvement, automation, or global transformation initiatives Imagine What You Could Do at Novartis Millions of people are waiting for us to help improve and extend their lives. Join us and help reimagine medicine. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje. Skills Desired Ability To Influence Key Stakeholders (Inactive), Building High Performance Team, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications (Inactive), Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting (Inactive), People Development, Process Optimization, Resource Allocation, Understanding Value Drivers (Inactive)