Job Description

Company Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary
The T&E Manager will lead end-to-end Travel & Expense operations, ensuring global policy compliance, operational excellence, timely reimbursements, and a seamless employee experience. This role requires strong domain expertise in T&E processes, policy governance, audit/risk management, and technology platforms (e.g., Concur, Appzen, SAP, Workday). The manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and automation opportunities while strengthening internal controls.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Travel & Expense operations across regions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Manage global T&E workflows, service level agreements (SLAs), and operational dashboards to monitor performance and efficiency.
• Oversee audit activities, both pre- and post-payment, to ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Manage the Global Corporate Card Program, including applications, delinquency, terminations, relocations, and reconciliations.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on T&E policies, expense reporting software, and reimbursement procedures.
• Own and update the global T&E policy in partnership with HR, Tax, Legal, and Finance, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements.
• Act as the system owner and subject matter expert for T&E platforms, partnering with IT to resolve issues, drive enhancements, and lead automation initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the T&E team to build strong functional expertise and foster a culture of customer-centricity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience or Master's degree with 8 years of experience or PhD with 5 years of experience in Travel & Expense, Accounts Payable, or Finance Shared Services.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of T&E platforms such as Concur, Appzen, SAP, or Workday.
• Demonstrated experience in global or regional T&E policy design, audit, controls, and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to international tax regulations such as GST/VAT and corporate card programs.
• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) or automation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing relationships with travel agencies, corporate credit card vendors, and system providers.

Additional Information
The Team
Finance - The Finance team at Palo Alto Networks is a team of trusted business partners, providing real-time, data-driven insights to support the execution of our strategy. We are a team of continuous learners, responsible for managing the company's financial health and telling the story of our performance to the street, our board, and our employees. It's a great time to be in Finance at Palo Alto Networks, as you'll have the opportunity to be a part of a growing, dynamic, and challenging environment with a team that has a shared passion for seeing the company and its customers succeed.
Our Commitment
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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