Expense Operations Analyst
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Job Location:
Mountain View, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80700 - 109400
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: Thisrole is categorized asHybrid 3 days a week based out of a GM Hub(Mountain View CA Austin TX or Warren MI).
Role Overview
TheExpense Operations Analystwill own the operational execution of expense management across the Autonomy organization.
This roleis responsible forensuring that organizationalspendis accurately processed governed and aligned to approved budgets acting as the connective tissue between engineering business operations and finance.
This is a highly cross-functional execution-focused role designed to ensure that expenses move smoothly from intent approval purchase payment whilemaintainingstrong controls visibility and accountability.
This role does not sit directly within the finance function but partners closely with financeengineeringbusinessmanagers andchiefs ofstaff to ensure disciplined and efficient spend operations across the org.
WhatYoullDo:
Own the operational execution of spend across the Autonomy org ensuring expenses move cleanly from request approval purchase payment
Process and manage purchase orders invoices and vendor billing across a wide range of external partners
Operate shopping carts requisitions and expense workflows within Ariba SAP and internal GM systems
Partner with Engineering Business Managers and Chiefs of Staff to release funds tied to approved budgets and priorities
Ensure spend is accurately categorized tracked and aligned to capital and operating allocations
Maintainhigh standardsof compliance with internal policies approval hierarchies and audit requirements
Identifyand resolve issues related to delayed payments incorrect billing or misrouted approvals
Support senior leaders by executing spend on behalf of their organizations and providing real-time visibility into status
Maintain clean documentation and audit-ready records across all expense operations
Surface risks inconsistencies or process gaps in spend execution and recommend improvements
Continuously improve workflows to increase speed clarity and reliability of expense operations
Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for spend execution processes and tools within the Autonomy org
Required Skills& Abilities
Prior Experience and Education
3 years of transferable experience
BachelorsDegree strongly preferred or relevant work experience
Core Capabilities
Strong experience in expense operations financial operations accounting operations procurement operations or similar execution-focused roles
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volumehigh-complexityspend workflows with accuracy and urgency
Deep operational rigor with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Proven ability to navigate enterprise financial systems and workflows (e.g. Ariba SAP or equivalent)
Direct experience with public cloud provider billing systems (GCP preferred) and structures
Systems & Technical Skills
Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel for tracking reconciliation and reporting
Comfortoperatingacross multiple enterprise tools and platforms simultaneously
Ability to quickly learn and master new internal systems and processes
Strong documentation and process-mapping skills
Ability to partnereffectively withcross-functional groups acrossEngineering Business Operations Chiefs of Staff and Finance
Clear concise communicator who can translate complex processes into actionable guidance
Comfortable interfacing withbusiness leadersand supportinghigh-visibilityspend needs
Strong service orientation without sacrificing governance or controls
Judgment & Ownership
High integrity andstrong senseof accountability around financial controls
Sound judgment when navigating ambiguous or edge-case expense scenarios
Ability to independently prioritize workload in a fast-moving multi-threaded environment
Proactive problem-solver who surfaces risks and proposes solutions not just issues
Operating Style
Process-driven mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
Ability tooperatecalmly and effectively under pressure and tight timelines
Comfortable working across organizational boundaries without formal authority
Bias toward action clarity and operational excellence
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $80700 - $109400. The actual base offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
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