Financial Analyst, Travel and Expense

TrueBlue•United States,

7d•$68,500 - $85,500•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support enterprise travel and entertainment expense management, spend optimization, and fraud detection initiatives. This role will play a critical part in analyzing employee expense activity, delivering actionable insights to leadership, and enhancing systems and controls—particularly within Oracle Fusion Expenses. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with systems knowledge and a proactive mindset for identifying inefficiencies, mitigating risk, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, expense management, or audit
Experience with expense reporting systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
Experience with fraud detection, internal audit, or compliance programs
Knowledge of financial systems integrations and process automation
Experience working in a large, multi-entity or global organization
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data modeling)
Ability to interpret large datasets and present findings clearly
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Strong business acumen and ability to work well across different functions.
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to diagnose problems using critical thinking skills and identify and drive appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze employee expense reports to identify trends, anomalies, and cost-saving opportunities
Monitor compliance with company travel & expense policies
Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Compliance teams to improve expense controls
Develop and build metrics and KPIs to measure and manage organizational spend
Identify suspicious transactions, duplicate claims, and potential fraud indicators
Perform investigative analysis and support audit activities as needed
Recommend and implement stronger preventive and detective controls
Build reporting and alert mechanisms to proactively flag high-risk activity
Design and deliver recurring and ad hoc reports for senior leadership
Create dashboards that provide visibility into spend patterns, cost drivers, and risk areas
Translate data into actionable business insights and recommendations
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial review processes
Serve as a business subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Expenses
Help design, test, and implement new features, workflows, and system improvements
Support system configurations, policy updates, and user experience enhancements
Collaborate with IT and external vendors on system upgrades and issue resolution