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As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
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Job DescriptionAs a financial institution moving billions of pounds of customer money in more than 70 countries, Wise must have bulletproof financials. We are now looking for a Cash Controller to join our Finance Team in London. This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by ensuring timely and accurate financial data as well as building mature processes and a scalable control environment.
A bit about the role:
As a Cash Controller you will be supporting the Balance Sheet Controller overseeing Wise’s financials, ensuring that Wise’s Cash balances across entities are controlled and reported accurately. Specific responsibilities include:
Execute month end controls for cash balances across regions and entities ensuring balances are recorded accurately based on cut-off policies;
Support the Balance Sheet controller in developing a robust substantiation program for cash balances with particular emphasis on financial statement assertions;
Conduct periodic reviews of bank integrations ensuring adherence to policies, escalate exceptions to engineering teams so the root cause can be identified and fixed at source;
Work closely with our first line BAAM controlling teams to provide guidance and support during bank account setup ensuring relevant reference data is captured and recorded appropriately;
Develop a good understanding of bank account integrations to support external audit walkthroughs and documentation and acting as a first point of contact for Cash related questions;
Create and maintain "end-to-end" documentation of how various transactions impact both Corporate and Customer Cash incorporating risk and controls;
Identify missing or insufficient processes and take initiative to find solutions, in collaboration with other teams;
Participate in team planning cycles and raise key items to remediate to make cash controlling more robust and secure;
Build strong working relationships with the wider Finance Tribe.
About you:
Practice – You have solid experience in Financial Accounting or Controlling. Prior experience in a fast-paced international environment or FinTech is a plus. You have a track record of improving existing processes and the resilience to navigate the challenges of a growing business.
Theory – You possess a good understanding of core accounting principles (IFRS and/or US GAAP).
Ownership – You are a self-starter who takes responsibility for your assigned area end-to-end. While you’re comfortable acting autonomously on day-to-day decisions, you know when to seek guidance on complex judgements that impact the wider team.
Love Getting Things Done – You have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude. You enjoy digging into the details, reconciling data, and solving operational problems to ensure the financial closing is accurate and timely.
Collaborative Communication – You work effectively in a global team and can translate complex financial data into clear updates for stakeholders. You’re comfortable building relationships across different functions (like Product or Engineering) to resolve mutual problems.
(extra benefit) Financial Qualification (e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACCA or other relevant qualification) or working towards one.
(extra benefit) You have worked in a multinational environment across different cultures and countries.
(extra benefit) You have worked in regulated environments, Fintech or Financial Services.
£68,000-£90,000
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Skills Required
- Solid experience in financial accounting or controlling
- Understanding of core accounting principles, including IFRS and/or US GAAP
- Ability to take ownership of assigned areas and work autonomously
- Ability to reconcile data, solve operational problems, and support accurate financial close
- Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and collaborate across functions
- Financial qualification such as CFA, CIMA, ACCA, or another relevant qualification, or progress toward one
- Experience working in a multinational environment across cultures and countries
- Experience in regulated environments, fintech, or financial services
- Experience in a fast-paced international environment
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly accessible through RSUs granted to all employees in addition to salary, aligning rewards with company performance. This company‑wide ownership stance is consistently highlighted in the benefits descriptions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is notably generous, with a global minimum of 33 days and 36 days listed for U.S. locations. After four years, a six‑week paid sabbatical plus a £1,000 stipend further strengthens time‑away benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle support includes work‑from‑anywhere for up to 90 days per year after six months, flexible working principles, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Extras like three annual “Me Days” and a professional‑development allowance add quality‑of‑life value.
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What We Do
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world's money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies. In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion.
Why Work With Us
We’re truly global in who we are, how we work, and how we build. Everything we do is centred around creating a world of money that’s fast, easy, fair. And open to all. Everyone who works here owns a piece of Wise, from the work they do, to the stock they hold.
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