
T&E Senior Analyst
- Escazú, San José
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Process Management & Optimization:
- Owns end-to-end resolution of T&E processes.
- Identifies and implements improvements aligned with digital finance goals.
- Ensures compliance with SOPs and updates documentation as needed.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provides T&E support and resolution to Pfizer colleagues.
- Delivers T&E training and policy guidance.
- Team Leadership & Support:
- Distributes and monitors team workloads effectively.
- Provides training and guidance to new team members.
- Serves as the first point of contact for escalations, resolving issues collaboratively.
- Performance & Strategy:
- Maintains and exceeds performance metrics.
- Supports GBS value proposition through process standardization and control enhancement.
- Applies strategic and analytical thinking to drive results.
- Project & Initiative Execution:
- Leads or participates in small projects and continuous improvement efforts.
- Assists T&E CoE Specialists and contributes to special projects requiring creativity and analysis.
- Corporate Card & Cash Payment Oversight
- Manage and monitor corporate card transactions and manual cash payments to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Support market-specific card programs, including onboarding, training, and issue resolution.
- Manual Payment Request Processing
- Review, validate, and process manual payment requests ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or incomplete submissions.
- Cash Forecasting
- Prepare and maintain accurate cash forecasts by analyzing payment trends, upcoming obligations, and historical data.
- Partner with Treasury and Finance teams to align forecasts with liquidity planning.
- Aging & Delinquency Management
- Lead the reconciliation and follow-up process for aged and delinquent items.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to clear outstanding balances and ensure timely resolution.
- Financial Booking & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely financial bookings related to corporate card and cash transactions.
- Prepare and analyze accrual reports to support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
- Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support
- Act as the primary point of contact for payment-related issues, ensuring swift resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Liaise with banks, card providers, and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve escalations.
- Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation in payment workflows.
- All T&E CoE and Enterprise Services Teams within GBS (Global Business Services)
- RM&C
- Corporte Audit
- Sourcing Procurement
- Pfizer Colleagues
- MEET Team
- Corporate Audit
- Global and local compliance
- Finance Market Operational Leads
- Business Finance
- Bachelor’s degree or in progress in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- 3-5 years experience in related roles such as Customer Service, Shared Service Center, Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Help Desk, Travel and Expense. Experience with Procure-to-Pay processes, coaching skills, and advanced error resolution methods.
- Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) required.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills required, any other language if required by the business
- Portuguese (Desirable).
- Mandarin (Desirable)
- Other Languages (Based on Business needs)
- Digital Proficiency: Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams within the O365 ecosystem.
- Finance & Accounting Expertise: Deep understanding of financial principles and accounting standards, with hands-on experience in multinational corporations and shared service environments.
- ERP Systems Mastery: Subject Matter Expert in SAP, ARIBA, ServiceNow, and Concur, with proven ability to optimize workflows and troubleshoot system issues.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and senior leadership.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets and resolve operational challenges effectively.
- Communication & Customer Service: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and customer-focused approach to service delivery.
- Reporting & Analytics: Proficient in developing dashboards, tracking KPIs, and leveraging business intelligence tools to support strategic decision-making.
- Audit Management: Experienced in coordinating and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
- Project & Process Improvement: Familiar with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean Six Sigma) and committed to driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Time & Priority Management: Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
- Training & Development: Experienced in onboarding, mentoring, and training team members to enhance performance and knowledge transfer.
- Critical Scenario Handling: Capable of navigating high-impact situations with composure, strategic thinking, and effective resolution planning.
- Standard Finance and Accounting Office work
- Ability to travel to attend meetings domestically and Internationally