Analytics Director - Group Finance, London
Client:
Wise
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
8130f061fcc7
Job Views:
57
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
Job Description:
Company Description
Our Mission:
At Wise, we’ve got a clear mission — money without borders. Built by and for people who live global lives. As a FinTech company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over 70 countries, Wise needs bulletproof financials & insights into the growth of the company. We need timely, accurate and scalable financial data to make accurate business decisions inside the company.
Due to continued and rapid growth we’re on the hunt for an Analytics Director to lead our Group Finance Analytics function in Bishopsgate, London. You’ll be part of the team that helps pilot the rocket ship.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead and nurture a team of about 10 talented analysts, helping them grow and deliver great results.
Be the go-to person for the Data Engineering and Regulatory Reporting teams.
Connect with senior decision-makers in various finance areas, like Product, Engineering, Controls, and Tax, to share insights and influence strategies.
Team up with finance folks to brainstorm and come up with better ways to manage and share data.
Make sure our data processes meet legal requirements and support our big-picture goals.
Push for smarter, data-driven choices that make the company better.
Keep our data accurate and reliable so it’s ready for important reports.
Bridge gaps between data teams and other parts of the business for smooth data flow.
Work on improving how we handle data so it’s easy for everyone to use.
Stay on top of data trends and find ways to make our processes even better.
Who you are:
5-6 years experience as an analyst and 2-5 years leading others (can be overlapping)
Strong analytical ability
Intermediate to advanced SQL skills
Finance background preferred
Data visualisation and storytelling ability
Ability to self organise and manage stakeholders
Very good grasp of data modelling and the tools associated with it. Understanding of how data is processed with technical services also a plus
Demonstration of impact/going above and beyond basic role requirements
Python/R
Understanding of stats and statistical modelling (measures of central tendency, understanding of variance and testing, some regression modelling)
DBT
Data modelling in a warehouse context
Understanding of testing and experimental design
Legally authorised to work in the UK
Some important stuff we would like you to know
To meet our regulatory obligations as a licensed financial services company, Wise needs to conduct background checks on all new hires, which in the Finance team includes Criminal and Credit checks. Please discuss with the Recruiter if you have any concerns regarding this process.
What do we offer:
Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities
* 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave
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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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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