Finance Systems Change Programme Lead

Job description

The role Wise is investing significantly in its finance systems, processes and controls to support the next stage of growth as a dual-listed global technology company. We are looking for an experienced Finance Systems Change Programme Lead to establish, mobilise and lead our Finance Systems Change programme. This role will be responsible for creating the structure, governance and delivery model required to successfully execute a multi-year finance systems change agenda, including finance systems modernisation, ERP transformation, finance data architecture, process standardisation and control automation.

Working across Finance, Product, Engineering, Data and external partners, the Programme Lead will ensure that strategic objectives are translated into an executable programme with clear ownership, governance and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Mobilisation & Governance Establish and lead the Finance Systems Change Programme. Define programme governance, workstreams, decision forums and reporting structures. Create and manage executive reporting for Steering Committees, Finance Leadership and other stakeholders Ensure alignment across Finance, Product, Engineering, Data and Controls functions. Change Delivery Coordinate delivery across multiple change workstreams including: ERP transformation Finance systems modernisation Finance data architecture Reporting transformation Process standardisation Control automation AI usage Drive execution against agreed milestones, timelines and budgets.

Manage interdependencies across programmes including SOX remediation, data initiatives and operational change programmes. Vendor & Implementation Management Lead programme mobilisation activities for ERP and finance systems implementation. Support RFP processes, vendor selection and implementation planning. Manage relationships with implementation partners, system integrators and external advisors. Ensure vendors deliver against agreed outcomes and programme objectives.

Business Change & Adoption Partner with Finance leaders to prepare the organisation for large-scale systems change. Coordinate change management, communications and stakeholder engagement activities. Ensure business readiness for new systems, processes and operating models. Drive adoption and benefit realisation across Finance teams. Programme Planning & Risk Management Develop programme plans and take active role in resource modeling and operating budgets.

Identify delivery risks, dependencies and mitigation plans. Track programme outcomes against agreed success measures. Escalate critical issues and decision points to executive leadership. Support recruitment and mobilisation of specialist finance systems, ERP, data and change resources. Candidate Profile Experience 10+ years leading large-scale finance transformation programmes. Proven experience delivering ERP or major finance systems implementations.

Experience managing complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes. Experience working with executive stakeholders including CFOs, Finance Directors and Engineering leaders. Experience working with system integrators, consulting partners and software vendors. Leadership Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills. Ability to align diverse stakeholder groups around a common vision. Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists. Transformation Expertise Deep understanding of finance transformation programmes. Strong knowledge of programme governance and delivery frameworks. Experience building business cases and transformation roadmaps. Experience managing organisational change and adoption.