Finance Manager - Pacific
About this role
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
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Pacific Finance, the Finance Manager is a pivotal role responsible for delivering the reliable, timely management information that drives our business decisions and regional growth.
This is a high-visibility position perfect for a seasoned finance professional or an ambitious high-performer ready to take the next step in their career. You will join a collaborative team of three professionals dedicated to accounting, controlling, and reporting. While each team member owns specific domains, we operate with a "one team" mentality, supporting each other daily to achieve our collective goals.
The Role
As the Pacific Finance Manager, you will act as a key bridge between local, regional and global Finance teams. You will partner with stakeholders across Tax, Risk and Operations to ensure our financial reporting is accurate and compliant within our robust control framework.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee all internal and external reporting for Pacific entities, ensuring filings are accurate, timely and contextualized against business performance. Manage AASB/IFRS accounting considerations, including emerging reporting requirements.
- Regulatory Excellence: Lead the preparation of daily, monthly, and quarterly Capital and Liquidity reporting (APRA) and other critical regulatory submissions.
- Tax & Governance: Review tax submissions and Payment Times reporting; prepare comprehensive Board papers for review.
- Strategic Growth Support: Partner with Expansion, Banking, Product, and People teams to ensure new entities, products, and legislative changes are integrated seamlessly into our financial infrastructure.
- Audit & Controls: Assist with external and internal audits. Proactively enhance the control framework to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all processes are well-documented and optimized.
- FAR Compliance: Support Wise Australia’s Financial Process and Controls in alignment with the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) and other applicable regulations.
Qualifications
Who You Are
You are a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments. You balance a high-level strategic "growth mindset" with the technical discipline required for rigorous financial control.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Professional Background: 7+ years of experience, ideally within a fast-paced Fintech or regulated financial services environment.
- Technical Credentials: CA/CPA qualified (or international equivalent) with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, or Business.
- Regulatory Savvy: Proven track record in finance management with experience in advisory and the practical application of control frameworks.
- Analytical Rigour: Advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail, paired with the ability to challenge the status quo.
Skills & Attributes:
- Adaptability: Comfortable with uncertainty and able to manage changing priorities with minimal guidance.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: A natural problem-solver who is always looking for ways to automate, document, and improve workflows.
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.
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What you'll do
- The Finance Manager will oversee financial reporting and compliance for Pacific entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They will also lead regulatory submissions and support strategic growth initiatives.
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