Finance Manager, LATAM (all genders)

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.
We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by two leading VCs (TQ Ventures & Lightrock), and now, following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. As the company grows, so do the responsibilities of the Finance team, making this an exciting time to join us. In this role, you will contribute to team growth and support our daily accounting and payment processes for LATAM. Additionally, you will play a key role in optimising our processes to enhance efficiency in our daily operations.

What you will do:

• Review and optimise the local accounting setup across LATAM entities, including external accounting firms and our internal analyst, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, reconciliations, and daily operations.

• Implement financial controls, including banking mandates, approval flows, cash flow monitoring and forecasting, and validating partner banking details for seamless payments.

• Partner with the Global Market Lead and country heads on P&Ls, deal pipeline, and profitability, flagging underperforming deals and proposing corrective actions

• Serve as the first point of contact for finance-related questions in the region, including newer markets like Mexico and Colombia, and provide financial input into commercial decisions such as pricing, payment terms, and carrier commissions.

• Own local budgeting and forecasting, from annual budget planning with country heads to rolling revenue, cost, and cash forecasts.

• Manage relationships with external accounting providers, assessing quality, cost, and scalability, and renegotiating or replacing where needed.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve partner issues related to invoicing or payments, and manage partner credit limits and prepayment arrangements as needed.

Workplace: Colombia / Chile & Remote
We are a remote-first company, with teams around the Globe and our HQ office in Berlin

Requirements

Who you are:

• You are an experienced finance professional across accounting, controlling, and financial operations.

• You have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and local tax/compliance requirements across LATAM, with familiarity in MRFS, NIF, and IFRS.

• You have solid FP&A skills: budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

• You are proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, skilled in advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• You're comfortable operating as both a senior leader and a hands-on doer, building structure from scratch and managing external providers along the way.

• You are fluent in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to group reporting under IFRS.

• Experience with ERP systems, such as DATEV, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Experience in tech or marketplace businesses.

What you can expect:

• Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.

• Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.

• Build with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.

• Work with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.

• Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.

• Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.

Our hiring process for this role:

Please submit your application in English, our business language, for careful review.

Your Talent Partner and point of contact is Aulia Cahyani, and the Hiring Manager (HM) is Patrick Schmitt.

For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner at (talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work in an advanced tech environment and have an impact on millions of travellers around the globe? Come join us!