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Job DescriptionThe role
Wise is investing significantly in its finance systems, processes and controls to support the next stage of growth as a dual-listed global technology company.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Systems Change Programme Lead to establish, mobilise and lead our Finance Systems Change programme.
This role will be responsible for creating the structure, governance and delivery model required to successfully execute a multi-year finance systems change agenda, including finance systems modernisation, ERP transformation, finance data architecture, process standardisation and control automation.
Working across Finance, Product, Engineering, Data and external partners, the Programme Lead will ensure that strategic objectives are translated into an executable programme with clear ownership, governance and measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Mobilisation & Governance
Establish and lead the Finance Systems Change Programme.
Define programme governance, workstreams, decision forums and reporting structures.
Create and manage executive reporting for Steering Committees, Finance Leadership and other stakeholders
Ensure alignment across Finance, Product, Engineering, Data and Controls functions.
Change Delivery
Coordinate delivery across multiple change workstreams including:
ERP transformation
Finance systems modernisation
Finance data architecture
Reporting transformation
Process standardisation
Control automation
AI usage
Drive execution against agreed milestones, timelines and budgets.
Manage interdependencies across programmes including SOX remediation, data initiatives and operational change programmes.
Vendor & Implementation Management
Lead programme mobilisation activities for ERP and finance systems implementation.
Support RFP processes, vendor selection and implementation planning.
Manage relationships with implementation partners, system integrators and external advisors.
Ensure vendors deliver against agreed outcomes and programme objectives.
Business Change & Adoption
Partner with Finance leaders to prepare the organisation for large-scale systems change.
Coordinate change management, communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
Ensure business readiness for new systems, processes and operating models.
Drive adoption and benefit realisation across Finance teams.
Programme Planning & Risk Management
Develop programme plans and take active role in resource modeling and operating budgets.
Identify delivery risks, dependencies and mitigation plans.
Track programme outcomes against agreed success measures.
Escalate critical issues and decision points to executive leadership.
Support recruitment and mobilisation of specialist finance systems, ERP, data and change resources.
Candidate Profile
Experience
10+ years leading large-scale finance transformation programmes.
Proven experience delivering ERP or major finance systems implementations.
Experience managing complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes.
Experience working with executive stakeholders including CFOs, Finance Directors and Engineering leaders.
Experience working with system integrators, consulting partners and software vendors.
Leadership
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to align diverse stakeholder groups around a common vision.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists.
Transformation Expertise
Deep understanding of finance transformation programmes.
Strong knowledge of programme governance and delivery frameworks.
Experience building business cases and transformation roadmaps.
Experience managing organisational change and adoption.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years leading large-scale finance transformation programmes
- Experience delivering ERP or major finance systems implementations
- Experience managing complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes
- Experience working with executive stakeholders, including CFOs, Finance Directors, and Engineering leaders
- Experience working with system integrators, consulting partners, and software vendors
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and build structure where none exists
- Deep understanding of finance transformation programmes
- Strong knowledge of programme governance and delivery frameworks
- Experience building business cases and transformation roadmaps
- Experience managing organisational change and adoption
Wise Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered generous, with substantial annual PTO, sick leave, and a paid sabbatical after four years highlighted. Feedback suggests these policies meaningfully support rest and flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and options like HSA contributions and a zero-deductible plan in some cases. Feedback suggests the healthcare offering is viewed favorably overall.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs or stock options) are broadly available and positioned as a core part of total compensation. Feedback suggests some employees find the equity a meaningful component of their overall package.
Wise Insights
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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