Head of Finance Business Partnering - Functions & Workforce Strategy

Head of Finance Business Partnering - Functions & Workforce Strategy

Full-Time 112000 - 150000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
hackajob

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial strategy and partner with teams to drive Wise's growth.
  • Company: Join Wise, a global tech company revolutionising money management.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role in a fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Why this job: Be part of a mission to simplify money movement worldwide.
  • Qualifications: Professional finance qualification and extensive experience in financial modelling.

The predicted salary is between 112000 - 150000 £ per year.

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.

As a financial technology company moving billions of GBP of customer money in over 70 countries, Wise must have bulletproof financials. We need timely, accurate, and scalable financial data to be compliant with regulations and make strategic business decisions to support our hyper‑growth and financial objectives.

Due to our continued expansion, we’re on the hunt for a seasoned, highly strategic Finance Business Partner Leader to join our FP team.

  • Financial Modelling Mastery: Advanced expertise in building, scaling, and owning complex financial frameworks and capacity models, with a strong preference for enterprise planning tools such as Anaplan.
  • Credentials: You hold a professional finance qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent (MBA / Masters in Finance) with extensive post‑qualification experience, alongside a strong grasp of IFRS and corporate accounting.
  • High‑Level Influencer: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and strategically to influence the leadership team.
  • Systemic Thinker: You love digging into data, but you naturally zoom out to see the macroeconomic and organisational interdependencies, applying a strict KPI‑driven lens to problem‑solving.
  • Comfortable with Ambiguity: Highly adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving tech environment. Firm and forceful on guardrails when required, yet collaborative.
  • Project Leadership: Strong project management skills, capable of driving cross‑functional alignment across multiple offices, time zones, and complex stakeholder groups.
  • Humble Execution: While you operate at a leadership level, you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and validate the data yourself when needed.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience in a hyper‑growth FinTech or fast‑paced global tech company.
  • Direct experience working closely with Workday and Anaplan integrations.
  • A background utilising AI to optimise financial processes, data pipelines, and headcount forecasting.

Salary range: £112K - £150K

Head of Finance Business Partnering - Functions & Workforce Strategy employer: hackajob

At hackajob, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity. Our diverse team thrives in a high-performance environment where your contributions directly impact our multi-asset platform's success. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee development, joining us means being part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and ambition.

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Finance Business Partnering - Functions & Workforce Strategy

Financial Modelling Mastery
KPI Dashboard Development
Predictive Modelling
Professional Finance Qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
IFRS Knowledge
Corporate Accounting
Exceptional Communication Skills