R2
Embedded lending infrastructure
VP of Finance
About the role
At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a $1.8 trillion credit gap. Our mission is to unlock their potential by providing innovative financial solutions tailored to their needs.
R2 partners with leading platforms to embed financial services that SMBs can leverage effortlessly, starting with revenue-based financing. We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Amazon, Google, Uber, Mercado Libre, Globant, and J.P. Morgan. We are backed by world-class investors such as Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI-focused fund), General Catalyst, Hi Ventures, Cometa, Y Combinator, Femsa Ventures, Prosus, Endeavor Catalyst, among others.
We are looking for an experienced, tech-forward and hands-on VP of Finance to lead and scale R2’s finance function. Reporting to the CEO and part of the Executive Team, you will own the finance strategy while building world-class systems to support our fast growth across Latin America.
What you’ll work on:
- Controllership:
- Lead implementation of R2’s ERP system across all entities for the timely and accurate production of financial statements
- Oversee financial audits, tax reporting, and intercompany transaction planning
- Strategic Finance and FP&A:
- Own R2’s financial model to drive high-quality forecasting and decision-making
- Continuously optimize budget management processes, including monitoring
- Measure key metrics/targets to support our Product & Risk teams in achieving objectives effectively
- FinOps:
- Oversee automation of financial operations like disbursements and pay-ins
- Ensure robust controls to minimize errors and improve reconciliation accuracy
- Capital Markets & Treasury:
- Lead capital markets strategy to ensure efficient funding of our loan portfolio
- Manage debt facilities, including reporting to debt investors and debt fundraising efforts
- Lead cash flow optimization, liquidity and FX hedging strategies across markets
- Investor Relations:
- Own equity investor reporting, board presentations and investor updates
- Manage equity fundraising efforts, including preparation of data rooms, investor presentations and due diligence
Who you are:
- Extensive experience in finance, preferably in fintech or technology companies
- Automation-minded with a detail-oriented and process-driven approach
- Experience building and leading finance teams
- Proficiency with financial automation tools and ERP systems, with a strong track record of optimizing finance workflows
- Proven ability to collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data and Risk teams to align financial strategy with company goals
- Demonstrated success in navigating multi-country financial and tax regulations
- Strong skills in financial modeling
- Passionate about transforming financial services in Latin America
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team and lead by example
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Bonus points:
- Experience in fintech and/or lending
- Prior experience working in Latin America
About R2
R2 enables platforms to offer flexible financing to their merchants in Latin America
These merchants are typically small and medium businesses (SMBs), which make up over 90% of companies in Latam yet face a trillion-dollar credit gap. At R2, we believe that SMBs are the productive engine of society.
Our mission is to unlock their potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs, right where they buy and sell. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank.
