As a financial technology service/company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over 70 countries, Wise must have bulletproof financials. We need timely, accurate and scalable financial data to be compliant with regulations and make accurate business decisions to support our growth and financial objectives.

Due to continued and rapid growth we’re on the hunt for an experienced Finance professional to join our FP&A team in Shoreditch, London. You’ll be part of the team that helps pilot the rocket ship.

• Your main focus will be driving our planning process and improving our ability to forecast headcount and operating costs, enabling the business to continue scaling sustainably and ultimately dropping prices for customers 
• You will be involved in partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to deeply understand Wise’s cost drivers and financials including partnering with Department leads, teams within Finance and other analysts at Wise
• You will build frameworks (models and reports) to analyse Wise’s cost base, identify risks and opportunities and derive actionable insights
• You’ll provide deep dives on key business and financial metrics and focus on actuals to forecast variance comparison to drive accuracy, optimal decision making and develop strategy
• You’ll use this deep knowledge to help build a narrative on our results and manage communications and reporting to various stakeholders including Department leads and our leadership team

• Play a crucial role – in using data to help manage Wise’s financial growth sustainably and shape financial strategy to optimise growth investment and cost management
• Partner with Department leads - to help them understand their performance, cost base and assist them with decision making
• Own your own path to success – you’ll have a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Learn and grow – there’s a lot to be done!

• Proven experience in partnering with stakeholders including Department leads and becoming their trusted advisors
• Extensive experience in building financial models (ideally through a planning tool such as Anaplan) and owning cost analysis
• Extensive experience in establishing effective policies and procedures, implementing cost controls and monitoring ongoing spend – to help the organisation operate smoothly and grow sustainably
• You have a professional finance qualification such as the ACA / CIMA or equivalent (MBA or masters in Finance) with proven post qualification experience and demonstrable knowledge of IFRS reporting and general accounting concepts.

• Passionate about what we’re building at Wise.
• Strong project management skills and ability to cut through complexity
• Love digging in data, numbers, thinking systematically, and analysing inter-dependencies.
• Strong communicator: articulate, clear, strategic – with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Keen to roll up sleeves and get the job done, we all do our own Excel still.
• Humble, comfortable operating with a level of uncertainty, keen to learn. Firm and forceful when required.
• Able to operate to defined timelines while bringing together a diverse stakeholder group.
• Able to work across multiple teams, offices, time-zones (and travel when needed!) with flexibility and a can do attitude.

• A working knowledge of Anaplan and Workday

What do we offer: 

• Company Restricted Stock Units
• Numerous great benefits in our London office 

Key benefits:

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible
• Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

If you're interested in the position, please apply by submitting your CV. 

We're people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Every Wiser should feel that they can be themselves at work. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to share their contributions towards mission zero and able to progress in their careers.

Having diverse teams that reflect our diverse customer base helps us build a better product. We can be more creative and empathetic to our customer's needs and life experiences and makes sure we leave no-one behind on our journey to mission-zero.

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