Senior Finance Manager - Risk and Controls

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

Job summary

A global fintech company in London is seeking an experienced Finance professional to reinforce its Finance Risk and Controls team. You will lead the development of our internal control framework and handle reporting in a SOX environment. The ideal candidate will have a professional finance qualification and experience in managing internal controls and audit teams. This role offers a pathway to deeper engagement in the finance function of a growing fintech.

Benefits

Opportunity for autonomy and responsibility

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Professional finance qualification with proven post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing internal controls/audit teams in Financial Services.
• Understanding of US GAAP reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project to build views of the control environment.
• Guide teams on US SOX implementation for business processes.
• Support in building testing programmes to assess controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop risk standards.

Skills

Leadership

Internal controls management

Audit experience

Collaborative teamwork

Commercial acumen

Education

Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA)

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’s money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

At Wise our mission is Money Without Borders - instant, convenient, transparent and eventually free. As we continue to grow and scale, we’re on the hunt for an experienced Finance professional to join our Finance Risk and Controls team. Your work will be instrumental in strengthening our internal control environment, monitoring and reporting, and helping the business achieve its mission. This role provides an excellent platform for someone looking to step into the finance function of a Fintech and deep dive into the inner workings of a Company that has taken the financial services industry by storm.

Your Mission

• Lead the project to build end to end views of our control environment to illustrate key risks, controls and processes that impact group financial statements in a SOX environment.
• Understand and guide the teams on implementation of the requirements as per the US SOX for both business processes and ITGCs.
• Support in building a testing programme to independently assess controls to identify gaps and implement remediation plans.
• Effectively support and challenge the group finance teams on their journey to evolve and mature our risk and control environment.
• Partner with both finance and non-finance teams as needed to address risks and controls related to financial reporting.
• Ensure all control remediation, internal and external audit actions are completed on time and actions are adequate to mitigate the inherent risks.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance teams, Risk and Internal Audit, to establish standards, policies, and develop KRIs for measuring and monitoring risks on a continuous basis.

The role will give you the opportunity to:

• Own your own path to success - You’ll have a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Wise’s business - Get to know many teams across finance and the business as you partner with them to help them implement a risk and controls culture
• Grow with the role - You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and grow your own team as the business and finance function grows in complexity.
• Stepping stone - This role provides an excellent platform for someone looking to step into the finance function of a fast growing Fintech

A bit about you

• Theory - You have a professional finance qualification such as the ACA or equivalent (CPA / ACCA / CIA / CISA) with proven post qualification experience. Detailed knowledge of US GAAP reporting, general accounting concepts and internal controls is a must. Experience in a SOX environment is highly desirable and knowledge of ITGCs is a bonus.
• Practice - You have demonstrable experience leading and managing internal controls / audit teams on multiple assignments preferably within Financial services.
• Love getting things done - You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and take responsibility to do whatever needs doing to solve problems.
• Commercial acumen - You understand the value of taking a balanced approach to risk and controls to support the growth of the business
• Collaborative - You work well in a multinational team environment, and know how to have an impact through others.
• Development - You are keen to learn and develop your knowledge of how a FinTech and fast growing scale-up operates.

Our finance team is spread across the globe, so there are a lot of video calls and some travel involved (potentially once a quarter).

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We’re people building money 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. 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’s like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.