SARAH CURRIE
Laurieston,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in global T&E strategy and governance, SAP Concur implementation and optimisation, as well as cross-functional influence. Demonstrates proficiency in policy development for autonomous cultures, vendor management, contract negotiation, and T&E spend analytics. Skilled in forecasting, reporting, HRIS integration, change management, and user-centric design. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Solution Design Consultant
FCM Travel Solutions
Edinburgh
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Founded and led the Optimization Stream, creating data-driven travel strategies for clients with turnover up to $150 Million. Achieving between 1% - 5% in savings per engagement.
- Designed future-state programs that balanced cost control with an autonomous traveler experience—aligning closely with the expectations of high-performance cultures.
- Delivered executive workshops with CFOs and regional leads across EMEA to improve policy governance, digital adoption, and compliance insights.
- Partnered with IT and HR to implement SAP Concur, ensuring seamless integration with ERP/HRIS systems.
- Increased OBT adoption by 40%, reducing transaction fees and improving policy adherence via behavioral nudges and user-centric workflows.
Multinational Account Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
Edinburgh
06.2014 - 07.2021
- Managed a £50M+ global portfolio across 12 countries, transforming T&E programs through compliance alignment, vendor renegotiation, and digital tool rollouts.
- Secured a £30M global account renewal by streamlining policy frameworks and eliminating approval friction points without compromising governance.
- Led ESG-aligned initiatives to benchmark CO₂ emissions, inform sustainable travel practices, and align client goals with reporting frameworks.
- Developed standardized business reviews and dashboards using travel data to track KPIs and drive transparent, data-led decision-making.
Operations Team Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
New York
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Scaled team revenue from $1M to $4M through operational restructuring and client-specific T&E solutions.
- Worked with client finance leads to build ROI-focused budgets and flag policy leakage, using real-time analytics to guide adjustments.
Operations Senior Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
London
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Led teams across key enterprise travel accounts, improving service KPIs and earning national recognition for Most Improved Team (2013).
- Acted as escalation lead, ensuring consistency and excellence in service delivery while embedding contractual discipline and cost tracking.
Head of Land Product
Flight Centre UK Ltd
London
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Negotiated high-value supplier contracts to support commercial growth goals and internal margin optimization.
- Delivered company-wide education on preferred supplier usage, resulting in a significant uplift in adoption and program profitability.
Education
BA (Hons) - Hotel & Hospitality Management with Tourism
University of Strathclyde
Skills
- Global T&E Strategy & Governance
- SAP Concur Implementation & Optimization
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Policy Development for Autonomous Cultures
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
- T&E Spend Analytics
- Forecasting
- ESG Reporting
- ERP/HRIS Integration
- Change Management
- User-Centric Design
Certification
Project Management Course, Prince 2.
Lean Six Sigma, Yellow Belt, ILX Group.
Transformational Life Coaching Diploma, Animas.
Technology and Systems Proficiency
SAP Concur, Cytric, Workday, T&E Spend Reporting, ESG Tracking, Salesforce, MS Power BI, Wrike
Timeline
Solution Design Consultant
FCM Travel Solutions
08.2021 - 07.2025
Multinational Account Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
06.2014 - 07.2021
Operations Team Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
07.2013 - 06.2014
Operations Senior Manager
FCM Travel Solutions
07.2011 - 02.2013
Head of Land Product
Flight Centre UK Ltd
07.2010 - 07.2011
BA (Hons) - Hotel & Hospitality Management with Tourism
University of Strathclyde
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