FX Financial Controller

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London, England
Hybrid
90K-100K Annually
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
As the FX Financial Controller, oversee FX-related accounting, manage reports, ensure compliance, and analyze currency exposure while supporting strategic planning.
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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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FX Controller to join our growing finance team. The FX Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of foreign exchange (FX) related financial accounting and reporting, ensuring robust control frameworks, and accurate reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of financial accounting, international finance, and FX and derivative markets.

Your mission

As the FX controller, your role will involve reviewing, analysing and reporting on Finance FX PnL and Exposure; ensuring our finance ledger is both complete and accurate for every aspect of FX reporting, from month-end closure through to our annual report notes and disclosures. You will play a crucial part in analyzing FX impacts on financial performance and contributing to strategic financial planning for Wise.

You will ensure that our controls are fit for purpose and best in industry; bringing consistency to our FX exposure management framework.

To achieve this, you will partner deeply with teams across the business including Product, Operations, Engineering, Analysts, Markets, Finance, Treasury and Compliance.

Here’s how you’ll contribute to Wise’s mission:
 

  • Manage and oversee all FX-related accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and internal policies.

  • Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual FX exposure reports, including translation, transaction, and economic exposures.

  • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all FX-related balance sheet accounts.

  • Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring correct FX translation and elimination entries.

  • Support the development and implementation of FX hedging strategies to mitigate currency exposure, working closely with Treasury and/ or Markets teams.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls over FX transactions and processes to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.

  • Document business processes and accounting policies for FX operations.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in FX management.

  • Provide insightful analysis of FX impacts on financial performance, including P&L and balance sheet.

  • Assist the wider Controller function with items related to Treasury financials. For example, interest income and expense.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

  • Impact every Wise customer, as your work will play a critical role in ensuring fair pricing is at the core of all our products

  • Choose your path to impact - we believe people are most empowered when they can act autonomously. So rather than telling you what to do, you’ll collaborate with your team to create a vision of your own. Of course, you can always gather feedback from smart, curious people across Wise but you’ll have the freedom to make your own calls

Qualifications & Experience

Must-have:

  • You are a seasoned FX Controller with experience in Finance or Controller roles; working in a financial services org or wider industry with significant cross border transactions.

  • You have strong understanding and experience of Currency Exposure management, and related products (such as spot, forwards, FX Swaps and NDFs) including hedging strategies and risk management principles.

  • You have experience of explaining FX P&L, providing commentaries linking it to market and macro trends. 

  • You have experience in designing and advising on control best practices.

  • You have experience in both internal (senior management) and external (external auditors) stakeholder management.

  • You’re hands on and happy to get ‘stuck-in’ to delivering solutions to support our business. 

Additional Information

£90,000-£100,000

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.

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The Company
6,500 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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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.

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