Head of Payments (all genders)

Apply for the Head of Payments (all genders) role at Distribusion Technologies.

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace that gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We 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. Our fastest‑growing startup in travel is backed by leading venture capital investors and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

What you will do

• Lead international supplier payout management and reconciliation, including:
  • Contract negotiations
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • RFI/RFP creation and execution
  • Selection and implementation of third‑party solution providers
  • Reducing payment failure rates and increasing coverage aligned with company growth
• Drive end‑to‑end integration of international agent commission payment processes into the Payments department
• Manage card payments (merchant services, payment processors, gateways), reconciliation, and vendor registration
• Handle finance/payment‑related inquiries from corporate clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional projects with Sales, Product & Tech, and Operations to optimize workflows, develop strategies, and align data flow
• Standardize collections reconciliation processes and documentation to improve efficiency and minimize backlog
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence for KPI definition, performance monitoring (e.g., via Looker), and payment data analysis
• Track and analyze payment industry trends to inform strategic decisions
• Develop and deliver internal training materials and workshops on finance workflows, cross‑departmental processes, and onboarding

Who you are

• Experienced Payments professional (5-7 years).
• Strong all‑round understanding of payment processes and working with PSPs.
• Industry experience in travel is preferred.
• Detailed understanding of transaction flows within a complex payment chain.
• Experience designing, automating and running treasury processes.
• Experience running/designing reconciliation and control processes.
• A proactive, tenacious, task‑focused problem solver who excels in building robust processes that scale, and is not afraid to roll up sleeves and take responsibility to do whatever needs to be done to solve problems.
• Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of PSD2 requirements (and dealing with the Bafin).

Location

Berlin, Germany (headquarters).

What you can expect

• You will join a fast‑paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.
• You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.
• We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offering the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting‑edge, efficient solutions.
• You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
• You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support, and challenge you every day!
• We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.

Hiring process

Your Talent Partner (TP) and point of contact is Masha Marynova, and the Hiring Manager (HM) is Michael Tamburrini. For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner at .