Global Payment Optimization Analyst

This position is only accepting candidates from Targu Mures.

About WebBeds

Launched in 2013 WebBeds is a global marketplace for the travel trade providing powerful distribution solutions that make selling and buying travel products easier. It sources accommodation and destination services from travel suppliers aggregates and merchandises that content in the WebBeds platform then distributes it to its global network of travel trade buyers who sell to the travelling public.
Hotels and other suppliers - global and regional hotel chains independent hotels apartments resorts attractions transfer and sightseeing companies and more - can sell their products to a global network of online and offline travel buyers through robust solutions that provide greater inventory control to simplify distribution and leverage WebBeds enhanced analytics to inform inventory optimisation choices saving costs and increasing revenue.

Travel buyers - online travel agencies retail travel agents corporate travel managers tour operators wholesalers tourism boards super apps DMCs group providers airlines and more - can integrate the hundreds of thousands of hotels and ground services in the WebBeds marketplace through simple and seamless API connectivity or they can search shop and book online through one of WebBeds trade only booking sites.

WebBeds operates globally through four geographic regions Europe Asia Pacific MEA (Middle East and Africa) and Americas - with over 1900 travel professionals working in 120 cities across 50 countries worldwide.

Find out more about the WebBeds business at
WebBeds is a travel brand of the Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB).

How you will make an impact:

As a Global Payments Optimization Analyst you will play a key role in ensuring suppliers across the business are paid accurately on time and in line with contractual terms and company policy. You will support the end-to-end supplier payment lifecycle across trade and non-trade suppliers resolving payment disputes reconciling accounts and maintaining the integrity of the creditor ledger.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers you will help optimize payment processes promote Virtual Credit Card (VCC) usage and contribute to efficient month-end close activities. You will also support the Global Payments Optimization Team Leader and Senior Analysts with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc initiatives helping to drive continuous improvement across the function.

Key elements to the role include:

Payment Processing & Supplier Management

• Process supplier payment runs accurately and in line with the agreed payment calendar and approval framework.
• Handle supplier payment queries including escalations ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs.
• Ensure bank upload files are accurate authorized and processed within agreed cash flow limits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier bank details in line with internal controls and deadlines.
• Attend to external supplier calls and manage ongoing communication regarding payments and booking queries.

Reconciliation & Financial Control

• Perform regular reconciliation of supplier accounts intercompany balances and VCC transactions.
• Reconcile company credit card payments resolve disputed items and escalate issues where required.
• Monitor supplier breakage for invoices not received within a six-month period and take appropriate action.
• Ensure accounting entries are accurate balances on hold are visible reviewed and appropriately managed.
• Deduct marketing funds and overrides in line with contractual agreements flagging anomalies to the Team Leader.

Dispute Resolution & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Resolve payment disputes through proactive communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Partner with Commercial teams to reclaim debit balances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Purchasing Content Investigations and Finance teams.
• Promote payment by Virtual Credit Card (VCC) where appropriate and support supplier adoption.

Reporting & Operational Support

• Maintain essential operational and KPI reporting to support team performance and month-end deadlines.
• Prepare monthly KPIs for the Global Payments Optimization Team Leader as required.
• Assist with data collection analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.
• Support finance projects process improvements and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Finance Management.

Policy Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and financial controls across all activities.
• Identify process inefficiencies or risks and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support the maintenance and continuous enhancement of departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and on time to avoid downstream operational impact.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!

Essential

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to resolve problems efficiently even under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including formulas) Word and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative positive and flexible team player with a proactive mindset.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a finance accounts payable or payments environment.
• Working knowledge of financial systems and reconciliation processes.
• Experience within the travel industry or familiarity with booking platforms.
• Understanding of accounts payable supplier payments or creditor ledger management.

Why choose us as your next destination

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow influence & impact change
• Disruptive fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

Find out more about the WebBeds business at - #LI-Hybrid