Finance Transformation Programme Manager

Wise; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Project Manager to lead finance transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience in financial services or FinTech. Responsibilities include strategic project leadership, stakeholder management, and process improvement. A PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred. This role is located in the City of London with a strong focus on collaboration and communication.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive team

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in project management.
• Experience with finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex finance transformation projects.
• Build relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Finance knowledge

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

Experience in project management

5+ years in related industries

Tools

Jira

Asana

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world\u2019s money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

The Finance team is critical in supporting the Wise mission of Money without Borders.

We are working on numerous projects to transform the finance tribe to enable us to better manage risk, scale our operations and enable growth. This is an unique opportunity to be a key contributor to building the future of finance and Wise.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership:

  • Lead the project management of complex finance transformation projects.

  • Working with project/workstream owners, define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and financial goals.

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and supporting prioritisation.

  • Track key milestones and dependencies, escalating potential delays or conflicts as needed.

• Stakeholder & Change Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact and build strong relationships with senior finance leadership, product, analytical and engineering teams, external vendors, and other key business stakeholders.

  • Facilitate workshops, conduct presentations, and foster effective communication across all project levels to ensure alignment and buy-in.

  • Lead change management activities, including communication plans, training strategies, and user adoption initiatives, to ensure a smooth transition and sustainable impact.

• Process & System Improvement:

  • Collaborate with finance process owners to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, standardization, and automation.

  • Working with our functional and product team owners, oversee the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of new financial systems and processes, ensuring they meet business requirements and regulatory compliance (US or UK listing requirements).

  • Drive best practices in financial operations, leveraging technological advancements and industry benchmarks.

• Team & Vendor Management:

  • Provide guidance to project team members, both internal and external.

  • Manage vendor relationships and performance, ensuring deliverables meet contractual obligations and quality standards.

  • Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets.

• Reporting & Governance:

  • Establish robust project governance structures, including regular progress reporting, steering committee updates, and issue resolution processes.

  • Monitor project performance against KPIs, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.

  • Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, quality standards, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• You have a thorough knowledge of Finance

• 5+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 3 years specifically leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives in industries such as Financial Services, FinTech, or regulated listed companies.

• Solid experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Google Suite). Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification a bonus.

• Demonstrable track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects.

• Experience with IPO processes and stock exchange listings (US preferred) would be nice to have

• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Financial Planning).

Leadership and Influence

• You have successfully led teams, managed budgets, and delivered on strategic plans.

• You are an excellent communicator who can explain complex issues in a non-technical, engaging way.

• You are confident working with senior stakeholders, including Board members, external auditors, and regulators.

Soft Skills

• You are data-driven, analytical, and solutions-oriented.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can build something from scratch.

• You are independent, self-motivated, and focused on delivering impact.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We\u2019re people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We\u2019re proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it\u2019s like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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