Finance Manager - 6-Month Contract

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're looking for a 6-month fixed-term contract  to join our team LATAM finance team in Sao Paulo, Brazil as Finance Manager. This role is a critical bridge between our regional strategy and day-to-day financial excellence.

As we continue to scale, we need a seasoned manager to:

• Drive Operational Excellence: Manage the month-end close process and quarterly financial reporting for our LATAM entities, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with local standards.
• Support Regional Leadership: Act as a key deputy to the Latam Regional Finance Lead, providing the data and insights necessary to steer the business.
• Operationalize Compliance: Directly oversee the execution of controls and processes required by the Central Bank of Brazil, ensuring we stay "audit-ready" at all times.
• Team Development: Bring fresh perspective to the Latam Regional Finance team, fostering a culture of detail-orientation and continuous improvement.
• Vendor & Audit Management: Manage the day-to-day relationships with outsource firms, tax advisors, and external auditors to ensure seamless delivery of financial services.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: You are a seasoned finance professional with 8+ years of experience in financial controlling, audit, or management accounting. Experience within Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services is essential.
• Technical Mastery: You possess a strong working knowledge of Brazil GAAP and IFRS. You don't just understand the rules; you know how to apply them to complex fintech transactions.
• Execution & Control: You have a proven track record of improving internal controls and streamlining financial processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder Management: You are comfortable presenting financial results to senior leadership and managing communications with auditors and regulatory advisors.
• Analytical Mindset: You are skilled at data analysis and can translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights for business partners.
• Adaptability: You thrive in a hybrid, flexible environment and are comfortable navigating a rapidly growing global company.

Additional Information

• 🩺 Health and dental allowance for you and your dependents
• 💝 Company-paid: Life Insurance, and an EAP program
• 🚌 Transportation vouchers
• 🍕 Food (708 BRL per month) and Meal (1,166 BRL per month) vouchers
• 🏋️ TotalPass access to 3,500 gyms and studios throughout Brazil
• 💻 Potential for internalization: Opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time role after the 6-month contract, based on your performance and business growth

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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