Lead Data Analyst - Financial Reporting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Wise. London · full-time · £75,000–£115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the rules for key performance measures and trace how each financial statement line item is attributed
- Run and check end-to-end data pipelines so reporting figures stay consistent and reliable
- Connect internal data lakes with tools such as Anaplan and Planful, mapping records through to the General Ledger
- Build audit-ready data extracts and queries that substantiate financial results
- Give Finance leaders consistent reporting for the disclosures they prepare
What you bring
- You can write efficient SQL to retrieve accurate results from large, complex datasets
- You understand balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and how transactions reach the ledger
- You learn new data and reporting systems quickly and can work independently to fix reporting gaps
Who this fits
This role suits a senior analyst who wants to build data systems for financial reporting rather than do traditional accounting. The position is based onsite in London.
From the employer
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.
The Mission
Wise is on a mission to build money without borders, making moving and managing money instant, convenient, transparent, and eventually free. At the heart of this mission is our ability to report financials with absolute integrity and speed.
We are looking for an analyst to sit at the intersection of Data Analytics and Financial Reporting. You aren’t here to do traditional accounting; you are here to build the data infrastructure and automation that ensures our financial statements are accurate, consistent, and audit-ready as we scale globally.
What will you be working on
Metric Ownership & Data Logic: Define and own the logic for key performance metrics. You will ensure there is clear attribution for every line item that manifests in our financials. At Wise, analysts have end-to-end ownership of data pipelines so you will also manage orchestration and validation.
System & Ledger Integration: Ensure data flows seamlessly between our internal data lakes and reporting tools (like Anaplan and Planful). You’ll be the expert on how data maps from our internal systems to the General Ledger.
Audit Data Architecture: Act as the primary bridge for our auditors by structuring complex data extracts. You’ll build the "source of truth" queries that prove our financial integrity.
Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with Finance leadership to provide structured reporting that ensures consistency across Wise’s various financial disclosures.
What do you need
Data Mastery: You have a strong quantitative foundation and are comfortable navigating massive and complex datasets. You can write optimized SQL queries to extract "financial truth". Exposure to other technical skills considered a plus (Dbt, Python, Airflow, BI tools).
Foundational Finance Literacy: You don’t need to have a finance/ accounting background, but you are comfortable with basic financial concepts. You understand the Balance sheet and P&L statements, and understand how transactions result in a ledger.
Technical Agility: You are a quick learner when it comes to tools. Whether it's internal data platforms or tools like Anaplan/Planful, you enjoy mastering new systems to improve data quality.
The "Find a Way" Mindset: You are an individual who thrives on autonomy. You don’t wait for a ticket; you identify gaps in reporting efficiency and you build the solution.
What’s in it for you
A seat at the revolution: You’ll be part of a team changing how the world moves money.
Ownership: You’ll have the freedom to decide which tools and processes are best to solve the problems at hand.
Growth: We have a clear Analytics Career Map. There is a clear path for progression and a budget for your self-development.
Wiser Benefits:
Generous stock options (RSUs) in a growing public company.
Flexible working model (Office/Home hybrid).
Paid 6-week sabbatical after 4 years of service.
Annual development budget and "Me-days."
Our Values
This isn’t just a job, we’re a revolution.
We get it done.
Customers > team > ego.
No drama. Good karma.
Ready to help us build the future of finance? Apply now.
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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