Head of OTA Finance

At  we believe booking accommodation should feel smart, fair, and effortless — never overwhelming or unclear.

As one of the world’s fastest-growing travel tech platforms, we help millions of users make smarter travel decisions by comparing stays across booking sites — so they can find the perfect place, at the best price, anywhere in the world. We cut through the noise and complexity of hotel and vacation rental booking, surfacing real value with clarity, transparency, and full support.

No tricks. No confusion. Just great stays — booked with confidence.

With global operations and super fast growth, our mission is to reshape how people discover and book accommodation through technology that travelers can trust.

We are looking for someone to lead the finance operations in our own in house Online Travel Agency (OTA). The Head of OTA Finance will own the financial strategy and operations for this business unit - a complex, high-exposure area that requires sophisticated risk management, cash flow expertise, and strong financial oversight. You will manage two finance operations analysts and partner closely with the CEO, Partnerships team, analytics team and the OTA leadership team.

With approximately 40% strategic finance & risk management, 30% cash & FX management, 20% operational oversight and 10% team management, this is a senior finance role requiring deep analytical capability, risk assessment expertise, and excellent cross‑functional communication.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong cash management experience who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on financial risk management in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

• Own end-to-end financial strategy for the OTA business line (MoR)

• Account and verify MoR P&L

• Develop and maintain financial models to measure and forecast the OTA P&L impact

• Partner with other stakeholders on key financial decisions (FX policy, commission structure etc)

• Build frameworks and processes to monitor and mitigate financial exposure

• Support strategic initiatives including new country expansions, new payment methods support and product launches

• Assess, quantify, and manage financial risks including FX exposure, credit risk, and cash flow volatility

• Own the OTA cash flow planning, forecasting, and monitoring

• Manage foreign exchange strategy and exposure across multiple currencies

• Optimize timing and execution of currency conversions

• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting to Leadership Team

• Oversee OTA related VAT, tax, and regulatory compliance requirements, including the operational implications of specific country entities

• The main point of contact of our accountants & advisors

• Partner with external tax advisors and internal Legal/Compliance teams

• Ensure accurate commission calculations and reporting

• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements across markets

• Support audit and compliance processes

• Manage and develop the team’s two team members

• Oversee day‑to‑day MoR finance operations (invoicing, reconciliations, reporting)

• Serve as backup for operational tasks when an analyst is unavailable

• Ensure smooth month‑end close and reporting processes

• Maintain strong collaboration with Partnerships, Analytics, and other stakeholders

• 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, or FP&A, with specific experience managing Merchant of Record (MoR) operations - preferably in fintech, payments, marketplace, or travel industries

• Strong treasury or cash management background

• Demonstrated ability to assess and quantify financial risk

• Advanced Google Sheets/Excel user; comfortable with complex financial models

• Experience with BI tools (Looker) or ability to quickly master them

• Proven track record managing cross‑border payments and multi‑currency operations

• Strong business partner who can translate complex financial concepts for non‑finance stakeholders

• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast‑moving environment

• OTA financial risks are clearly identified, measured,…