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WiseFinance Manager - Risk and Controls
Wise is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance Risk and Controls team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. The employer operates in…
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Wise is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance Risk and Controls team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. The employer operates in the financial technology sector with a mission to create instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free money transfers without borders. In this position, the professional will strengthen the internal control environment, manage US SOX requirements, and guide control components across key finance transformation projects. The…
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Wise is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance Risk and Controls team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. The employer operates in the financial technology sector with a mission to create instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free money transfers without borders.
In this position, the professional will strengthen the internal control environment, manage US SOX requirements, and guide control components across key finance transformation projects. The role involves close collaboration with product, procurement, operations, technology, and finance departments to establish a resilient control culture without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, unstructured environment. Responsibilities range from drafting process documentation and implementing new controls across procurement, revenue, and period-end accounting, to serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit testing. The professional will also own the accountability framework for financial statement attestation, manage self-assessments, and report directly to senior leadership.
This opportunity offers high visibility, regular interaction with the Finance Leadership Team, and significant autonomy. Candidates will gain deep insights into global FinTech operations while building leadership capabilities through stakeholder management and remediation projects.
Responsibilities
- Build and advise on end-to-end process maps and risk-control matrices
- Implement new and improved processes and controls covering fraud, payments, procurement, revenue, and period-end accounting
- Establish clear ownership, escalation routes, and governance for group finance controls
- Coordinate control testing with internal audit, external audit, and control owners
- Guide teams on US SOX compliance and local regulatory requirements
- Drive the remediation of material weaknesses and execute first-time control implementations
- Complete the finance risk and controls self-assessment accurately and on time
- Prepare materials and report control performance, deficiencies, and remediation progress to senior leadership
- Partner across functions to set standards, policies, and continuous risk-monitoring key risk indicators
Requirements
- Hold a professional accounting qualification such as US CPA, ACA, ACCA, or an international equivalent
- Bring 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a relevant role within industry or a Big 4 firm
- Demonstrate deep understanding of US SOX controls, regulations, financial statement assertions, and operating effectiveness
- Possess thorough process knowledge in areas like procurement, revenue, and HR
- Have direct experience testing internal controls and evaluating deficiencies
Qualifications
- Hold a CIA, CISA, or CFE qualification
- Possess prior experience working in the FinTech industry
- Have experience implementing controls for the first time to support an initial public offering
- Demonstrate familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, system implementations, and IT general controls
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This is an on-site position based in London, where the team works alongside colleagues in Tallinn and other global locations.
What qualifications are required for the Finance Manager position?
Candidates must have 8 to 10 years of experience in industry or at a Big 4 firm, along with a professional accounting qualification such as a US CPA, ACA, ACCA, or an international equivalent.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
What is the salary for this role?
The posting does not specify the salary.
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