Assistant Manager - T&E

Unilever PLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Manager - Travel & Expense (T&E) Global Operations to lead end-to-end T&E processes across geographies, drive policy enforcement and automation, and partner with controllership and audit teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of Concur and AppZen, data-driven decision making, and the ability to manage large, diverse teams while delivering cost optimization insights and KPI-driven reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of large, geographically distributed teams.
• Data-driven decision making and performance measurement.
• Excellent business communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end T&E operations, including reimbursements and corporate card programs.
• Act as the global escalation point for complex issues.
• Develop, implement, and enforce global T&E policies.
• Partner with controllership and audit teams to ensure adherence to global mandates.
• Drive automation and process improvements using Concur and AppZen.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, and Audit teams.
• Provide insights and reporting to senior leadership.
• Conduct performance reviews, capability building, and succession planning.
• Deliver spend analysis, compliance dashboards, and audit reports.
• Provide actionable insights for cost optimization and decision‑making.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Agile mindset

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Tools

Concur

AppZen

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager - T&E

Location: Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER

Be part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you'll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you'll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we'll work to help you become a better you.

ABOUT BANGALORE HUB

Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. Bangalore Hub serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Travel & Expense (T&E) Global Operations Assistant Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for global T&E processes. This role ensures compliance with corporate policies, drives automation and efficiency, and delivers a seamless employee experience across multiple geographies. The position manages xx indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end T&E operations, including reimbursements and corporate card programs.
• Act as the global escalation point for complex issues.
• Develop, implement, and enforce global T&E policies.
• Partner with controllership and audit teams to ensure adherence to global mandates.
• Drive automation and process improvements using Concur and AppZen.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, and Audit teams.
• Provide insights and reporting to senior leadership.
• Conduct performance reviews, capability building, and succession planning.
• Deliver spend analysis, compliance dashboards, and audit reports.
• Provide actionable insights for cost optimization and decision‑making.

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

• Operational Efficiency SLA Adherence [Payment on Time]– % of expense reports processed within defined turnaround time.
• Automation Impact [Auto & Touchless Approvals] – Reduction in manual interventions through Concur/AppZen automation.
• Error Rate – % of rejected or reprocessed claims.
• Compliance & Governance Audit Findings – Number and severity of audit exceptions.
• Policy Compliance – % of claims aligned with global T&E policy.
• Fraud Detection – Incidents identified and resolved through proactive monitoring.
• Stakeholder & Employee Experience [NPS] Employee Satisfaction – Survey scores on ease of reimbursement and card usage.
• Escalation Resolution – Average time to resolve escalations.
• Training Coverage – % of employees trained on updated T&E policies.
• Financial Impact Spend Optimization – Savings achieved through policy enforcement and analytics.
• Budget Alignment – % adherence to global budget allocations.
• Reconciliation Accuracy – Accuracy of accruals and ledger postings.
• Leadership & Team Development Team Engagement – Engagement scores of 3 WL1Ds and 24 indirect reports.
• Capability Building – % of team completing skill development programs.
• Succession Planning – Readiness of identified successors for critical roles.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Advanced expertise in Concur, AppZen, and audit controls.
• Strong knowledge of global financial policies and controllership alignment.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across geographies.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent business communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced solutions implementation (SOLs): AGILE MINDSET: Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Approaches challenges with iterative problem-solving, rapid prototyping, and continuous feedback loops.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

“Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion” Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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