About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">The position Manager Expense Management, is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global expense management processes. This role ensures compliance with company policies, provides input to the global expense policy, and collaborates closely with stakeholders across markets and functions. The manager acts as a subject matter expert for expense processes, supports S/4HANA and other process improvement projects, and monitors process performance to identify and address gaps.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Process & Policy</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Analyze, develop, and improve end-to-end expense management processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and user satisfaction.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Provide input and recommendations for updates to the global T&E policy, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Monitor process performance, identify gaps, and propose solutions to enhance process effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Maintain and update business process documentation for expense management.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Collaboration & Stakeholder Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Act as a key point of contact for markets and internal stakeholders on expense management process topics.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Work closely with the S/4HANA project team and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of expense processes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Support communication and training initiatives related to expense management processes and policy changes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Monitoring & Reporting</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Track and report on key process metrics, compliance, and improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Provide regular updates to the Senior Manager Expense Management & Credit Card and other stakeholders on process status, issues, and opportunities.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Project Support</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Participate in or lead process improvement projects related to expense management, including S/4HANA and digital transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Support the implementation of SAP Concur Expense in new countries or process changes as required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of expense management processes and best practices.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Excellent process, organizational, and time management skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with diverse, international teams.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Experience with expense management systems (e.g., Concur) and MS Office; S/4HANA experience is a plus.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Education and Experience</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">5+ years’ experience in expense management or related process management roles.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Experience working in a global, matrixed environment is preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Project management experience is an advantage.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Travel Requirements</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Occasional international travel might be required primarily for project meetings, process workshops, stakeholder engagement, and training sessions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:adidasFG, sans-serif">Flexibility to travel at short notice may be necessary depending on project or business needs.</span></li> </ul>