Robotics -Travel & Expense Business Partner

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB, a global leader in robotics and automation, is seeking an Expense Implementation Lead to drive Travel & Expense operations across regions. You will lead SAP Concur integration, document processes, and optimize systems while ensuring policy compliance and audit readiness.

The role requires 6–8 years in T&E operations with project management experience and strong knowledge of SAP Concur, SAP, and travel tools.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree with specialization in Travel & Tourism would be added advantage.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in Travel & Expense (T&E) operations with proven project management expertise.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Concur, SAP, travel booking tools, and related T&E technologies.
• Hands-on experience in travel, expenses, and corporate credit card operations, ensuring policy compliance and process efficiency.
• Experience working in a Shared Services or BPO environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, serving as the primary point of contact across multiple regions and countries.
• Drive SAP Concur implementation and optimization initiatives, including process documentation and system enhancements.
• Gather business requirements and deliver reporting, training, policy guidance, and process improvement solutions.
• Manage operational issues, stakeholder escalations, and ensure compliance with T&E policies, audit requirements, and corporate standards.
• Analyze T&E data, monitor SLA/KPI performance, and provide insights to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, IT, and Audit, to support global T&E programs and business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Travel & Tourism

Tools

SAP Concur

SAP

Travel booking tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Expense Implementation Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

• Lead and support Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, serving as the primary point of contact across multiple regions and countries.
• Drive SAP Concur implementation and optimization initiatives, including process documentation and system enhancements.
• Gather business requirements and deliver reporting, training, policy guidance, and process improvement solutions.
• Manage operational issues, stakeholder escalations, and ensure compliance with T&E policies, audit requirements, and corporate standards.
• Analyze T&E data, monitor SLA/KPI performance, and provide insights to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, IT, and Audit, to support global T&E programs and business objectives.

Qualification for the role

• Any bachelor’s degree with specialization in Travel & Tourism would be added advantage.
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in Travel & Expense (T&E) operations with proven project management expertise.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Concur, SAP, travel booking tools, and related T&E technologies.
• Hands-on experience in travel, expenses, and corporate credit card operations, ensuring policy compliance and process efficiency.
• Experience working in a Shared Services or BPO environment is preferred.

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