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Reporting to the Procurement & Performance Expense Claims Team Leader, the Expense Claims Implementation Manager position is part of the Invoice Processing Digitalisation department staffing, integrated in the Expense Claims team, and will oversee implementing, making evolutions and maintaining a common expense claims administration tool (Sap Concur Expense and Request) for BNPP entities based on a standard Core Model.

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders (MOA, MOE, Customer, Sap Concur etc.) and ensure technical feasibility of the project (deployments, internal projects, reorganization…)
• Support the functional implementation specification and configuration of a common expense claims administration tool (SAP Concur) for BNPP entities based on a standard Core Model
• Conduct and ensure that projects are delivered on‑time, within scope and budget
• Translate customer needs into functional specifications in line with the Core Model
• Plan, execute and close projects
• Define test procedures; execute test scenarios and follow‑up on test result
• Gather business requirements and perform business analysis if needed
• Assess risk and provide risk response plan
• Simplify and harmonize operational processes
• Increase visibility of the Expense claims generated by BNP Paribas entities
• Accompany internal clients on the right use of the process and tool, including documentation and training sessions for end users
• Follow‑up the operation relationship with the vendor Sap Concur
• Identify potential tool & reporting enhancements in line with the Core Model
• Translate customer needs into functional specifications in line with the Core Model
• Validate technical specifications proposed and delivered by the IT team
• Define test procedures; execute test scenarios and follow‑up on test results
• Write user guides and prepare training material for end users and internal support
• Provide functional second level support on complex issues and incidents
• Participate in the development of the new organizational structure and functions and implement them

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Information Technology
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Analyst or Implementation Manager
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Experience in Expense Claims tools (SAP Concur, other)
• Experience in Implementation of systems
• SAP user knowledge (SAP FI/CO/MM/SD)
• Knowledge on Project management methodologies
• Adaptation to new IT tools
• Capability to understand the E2E process of Source to Pay
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting
• Fluency in English
• Team spirit and team work
• Self‑starter, dynamic and proactive attitude with ability to work in a fast‑changing environment
• Ability to integrate a large and diverse multicultural environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with international locations
• Negotiation, unblocking situations and results oriented skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Organization, rigor and accuracy
• Verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms and to report to management

Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value‑added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Thanks To Its International Presence And Regular And Close Collaboration Among Its Different Entities, BNP Paribas Has The Resources To Support All Clients With Financing, Investment, Savings And Protection Solutions That Help Make Their Projects a Success. BNP Paribas Holds Key Positions In Its Three Core Operating Divisions

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set‑up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.