Budget to Pay Manager

Job Title Source to Pay Manager Location Bogota, Colombia About Your Business Area/Department The Financial Service Center in Bogota oversees all legal entities in the Americas, offering a complete range of financial services across the region. It leads the Source to Pay and Accounts Payable operation and processes across the region. Summary Of The Role Lead and monitor the Source to Pay team in the activities of Accounts Payable (Vendor enablement / Invoice Processing / Payment Execution) for the procurement processes for all the legal entities in the Americas. Prepare and schedule payment proposals in alignment with the corporate payment calendar. Guarantee transactions and system entries related to vendors are in full compliance with the Source to Pay Policy and accounting principles. Perform data entry control and posting by the team and other accounting transactional information into the system. Manage monthly closing, audit and reporting activities to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining solid financials. Foster the improvement of process KPIs and ensure SLA compliance. Define the team strategy and workload distribution of the department and manage priorities within the area of responsibility to achieve the goals. Manage team escalations with the internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounts payable issues. Provide effective communication, queries resolution and support. Identify obstacles and team needs to achieve the area’s objectives. Increase efficiency and team collaboration with other finance stakeholders including Order to Cash, Record to Report, Treasury, Controlling, Tax and Corporate departments. Drive permanent improvement to evolve Source to Pay via raising requirements to internal solution teams. Leadership and coordination in projects related to process improvements within the Accounts Payable area to maximize procurement impact. Talent development and retention while maintaining a positive work environment. Ensure processes are duly documented and followed. In This Role You’ll Work together with other finance areas and internal customers to ensure positive key performance indicators in line with agreed service level agreements for operational accounts payable processes. Lead a team that handles regional and local processes. Be a business partner for internal departments and vendors, providing support and advice in relation to accounts payable. Drive, collaborate and give input on the evolution of Source to Pay processes. Work on local and international projects. About the Ideal Candidate 3-5 years’ experience in a team leadership role. Hands‑on manager and leads by example. Participates and handles some of the daily activities of the department. Ready to go an extra mile to obtain extraordinary results. Process optimization expertise and proven results in prior positions. English bilingual (C2); additional language is an asset. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Identify new requirements, identify problems, analyze, prioritize and solve them. Proactiveness, drive and initiative. Excellent communication, conflict management and team development skills. Expert level in SAP S4 Hana and Excel. Coupa knowledge. Knowledge of finance and accounting processes. Knowledge of company and travel industry is an advantage. Experience in multinational companies and/or shared service centers is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance or equivalent. What We Can Offer You Competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurance and other competitive benefits. Hybrid work model. Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with online learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow. Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe. Working at Amadeus, you will find A critical mission and purpose – At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. A truly global DNA – Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. Great opportunities to learn – Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on‑the‑job training, formal learning activities, and day‑to‑day interactions with colleagues.