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Analyst, Travel & Expense

Req # 209494 Location Heredia, Provincia de Heredia, Costa Rica Job Category Finance Date posted 09/10/2026
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Overview

This is where your insights influence change. As a member of the Baxter Finance team, you have the critical thinking and analytical mindset that allows you to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights that help teams learn and adapt along the way. We guide our internal partners to understand financial opportunities or realities that move Baxter forward and closer to our mission to save and sustain lives. While you often work independently with your cross-functional team, you always have the greater finance organization to lean on for support and career mentoring.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Finance team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Adaptable
  • Analytical
  • Detail-oriented
  • Easygoing
  • Results-driven
  • Team player

Analyst, Travel & Expense

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This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter

Reporting to the Global T&E Operations Manager, the purpose of the role is to support the processing of travel and expense reports while identifying areas of fraud or non-compliance to policy.

Your team

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day!

Grow your knowledge in a diverse environment by collaborating with various team members, exploring different aspects of our portfolio, and receiving encouragement from our encouraging leadership.

What you'll be doing

  • We handle travel and reimbursement submissions quickly (SLA) while checking for potential fraudulent expenses or expenses that do not align with the Baxter Global Travel and Reimbursement Policy.

  • We prepare and review retrospective reporting of travel and expense costs identifying areas for further review, including general poor employee behavior through retrospective reporting.

  • W effectively handle interactions between employees, managers and a broader governance team on the results of the travel and expense audits.

  • W proactively communicate to the business on areas of concern noted in expense report management.

  • We develop a deep understanding of the travel and expense tools and policies while supporting the Governance Team and provided feedback to enhance the functionality of the travel and expenses system.

  • We develop positive relationships with the business to improve the interdependent relationships across the various functions impacted by travel and expenses.

  • We collaborate with other travel and expense teams to ensure escalations and outstanding issues are addressed and managed effectively.

  • We provide feedback to RPO on suggested changes to current processes and policies in order to gain efficiencies and overall compliance with all programs.

  • We participate in the implementation of ongoing process improvement projects related to travel and reimbursement processes i.e. Appzen,

  • We collaborate with Corporate Service and perform end month close, black line and reconciliations.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, or a related area required. Candidates who have completed at least 50% of their degree program and possess 5+ years of meaningful work experience may also qualify

  • 2+ years of experience in travel and expenses

  • Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, audit controls, compliance monitoring, and data analytics.

  • English B2+ or higher

  • Solid understanding of information systems such as Concur, Appzen, JD Edwards, Service Now, (Amex@Work, BoA GRAM, CITI) are a plus

  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

  • 2nd European language (only desirable but not crucial)

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

  • Confirmed proven knowledge of the travel industry and experience working in a Shared Service Center environment

  • Financial services experience a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Monica Weber, Senior Analyst, Finance, Singapore

“Though Finance is often referred to as a support function, I find finance to be a critical aspect of Baxter operations. The finance community is one of the most connected across the globe and, from my experience, highly regarded among business partners. Every project I support or initiative I'm involved in I try to look at the total Baxter picture and understand how it relates to the business and patients. Having that level of insight behind my work drives motivation.”

Meet Serge Vandermotten, COE Controller, Benelux

“My job has always fascinated me at Baxter. After 33 years of service, this is where I want to continue my career. I have stayed because it is a large company grounded in sound ethics and provides countless opportunities for development and innovation. It is a company that lives, progresses, and constantly develops with time. I have great pleasure in forming professional relationships with my colleagues as we learn from each other’s experiences.”

Meet Joselyn Alvarez, Senior Analyst, Costa Rica

“It is impossible to be a part of Baxter and not learn and grow. I've had the opportunity to learn valuable skills from coworkers and enjoy the relationships we have built as professionals. As a global company, Baxter always looks towards automation and improvement. I know that my work helps us be more efficient and precise in ensuring that our products are consistently available to patients.”

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