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WiseLead Data Analyst - Financial Reporting
Wise seeks a Lead Data Analyst for Financial Reporting in London to help construct data infrastructure and automation for accurate, audit-ready financial statements during global scaling.…
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Wise seeks a Lead Data Analyst for Financial Reporting in London to help construct data infrastructure and automation for accurate, audit-ready financial statements during global scaling. Wise focuses on international money movement that aims to be instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free. This position sits at the intersection of data analytics and financial reporting, tasking the professional with defining key performance metrics, managing data pipelines, and integrating internal data lakes…
Job Description
Wise seeks a Lead Data Analyst for Financial Reporting in London to help construct data infrastructure and automation for accurate, audit-ready financial statements during global scaling. Wise focuses on international money movement that aims to be instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free. This position sits at the intersection of data analytics and financial reporting, tasking the professional with defining key performance metrics, managing data pipelines, and integrating internal data lakes with reporting tools.
This role suits an autonomous individual with a quantitative foundation who enjoys solving reporting gaps independently rather than waiting for support tickets. Candidates must navigate large datasets, write optimized SQL queries, and understand fundamental finance concepts including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and general ledgers.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the logic for key performance metrics and ensure clear attribution for every line item in financials
- Manage end-to-end data pipelines including orchestration and validation
- Integrate data between internal data lakes and reporting platforms such as Anaplan and Planful
- Map data from internal systems to the General Ledger
- Act as the primary bridge for auditors by structuring complex data extracts and building source of truth queries
- Partner with Finance leadership to supply structured reporting for financial disclosures
Requirements
- Strong quantitative background with the ability to navigate massive and complex datasets
- Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries
- Familiarity with foundational finance literacy including balance sheets, P and L statements, and transaction ledgers
- Ability to learn new internal data platforms and reporting tools quickly
Qualifications
- Exposure to technical skills such as Dbt, Python, Airflow, and BI tools
Core Skills
Benefits
- Generous stock options in a growing public company
- Flexible working model that includes office and home hybrid options
- Paid six-week sabbatical after four years of service
- Annual development budget
- Me-days
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Where is this job located?
This position is based in London.
What is the remote work policy?
The posting specifies a flexible working model featuring an office and home hybrid approach.
What salary is offered for this role?
The salary is not specified in the job posting.
Do I need a finance or accounting background?
No, a finance or accounting background is not required, but candidates must be comfortable with basic financial concepts like balance sheets, P and L statements, and ledgers.
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