External Reporting Manager

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Wise is one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we’re on a mission to make money without borders a new norm
The Role
Manage external financial reporting, disclosure governance, AI governance, month-end reporting improvements, and Workiva automation. Lead audit-readiness initiatives, prepare accounting and audit position papers, coordinate walkthroughs, support audit champions, track audit matters, and optimize audit processes. The role requires cross-functional project leadership, strong documentation, reporting expertise, ACA qualification, and an audit background, ideally within a US-listed company.
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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

About the role: 

  • Support Head of Reporting in Operating As A US Business workstreams including:

    • Disclosure Governance

      • External Reporting Committee minutes and other documentation support including position papers on new metrics and governance planning

    • FS Disclosures

      • Taxonomy Project Support to check disclosures are appropriate

    • AI Governance

      • Maintain policy and procedures, work closely with Analytics/Products to consider future financial reporting impacts of new AI initiatives and toolings

      • Support in control design of AI initiatives that impact Financial Reporting

    • MGF and Month End Packs

      • Support Month End Reporting Pack improvements, working closely with the Internal Reporting Senior Manager

    • Financial Reporting Automation (Workiva)

      • Support in tool selection, data preparation and support in tool rollout

  • Lead Audit Readiness initiatives including:

    • Position papers and walkthroughs of new Wise accounting and audit initiatives including:

      • Bond Automation

      • Lease Automation

      • Bank Time Stamps support

      • Terrapay support

      • Safeguarding audit support

      • BAAM support

    • Support walkthrough process and improve process with auditors

    • Support audit champions with “best practice”

    • Continuous review and optimisation of the audit process

    • Ad hoc audit issue support

    • Audit Matters Tracker ownership

About you: 

  • Deep understanding in a company’s reporting function

  • ACA qualified

  • Strong written documentation skills

  • Audit background

  • Ability to manage projects from start to finish

  • Find blockers in projects and consider ways of removing those blockers

  • Able to work cross-functionally with multiple teams working on different priorities

  • Working for a US listed Company is integral. Fintech experience helpful but not essential.

  • Ability to work within a fast-moving environment.

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.

Skills Required

  • ACA qualification
  • Deep understanding of a company's reporting function
  • Strong written documentation skills
  • Audit background
  • Ability to manage projects from start to finish
  • Ability to identify project blockers and remove them
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and priorities
  • Experience working for a US-listed company
  • Fintech experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving environment

What the Team is Saying

Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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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Wise Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We expect new joiners in the office most days to build connections and learn from colleagues for their first six months. After that, most Wisers split their working week between the office and home, typically coming in at least 12 times a month.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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