Finance Manager

We are Wiser, a global, award-winning Employer Brand agency.

We build employer brands to guide the best in the biz into their dream career with our clients.
We’re a home for people who think big and expect more. We transform a company’s employer brand internally and externally and change cultures from the ground up.

With creative, strategic and early talent experts in-house, our clients have a single partnership with Wiser and we deliver end to end campaigns helping them to attract and retain the best talent globally.

We believe that people will do their best work when they're in a space that enables it. And that's what we've shaped at Wiser - a culture where everyone can be real and back themselves, surrounded by high performers who take ownership of their career and make moves, no matter what their background.

To find out more about us, take a look at our website wearewiser.com
or check us out on Instagram @wearewiser .

What's this role all about?

This is a pivotal hire for Wiser. As Finance Manager, you'll be the operational engine of our finance function, the person who keeps the numbers accurate, the processes tight, and the team informed. You'll work closely with our Head of Finance to ensure month-end runs like clockwork, our P&L and balance sheet are always in good shape, and our people know exactly who to turn to when they have a finance question.

You'll manage our outsourced accounting team based in Sri Lanka, who handle our month-end reconciliation and bank reconciliation processes. Your job is to own the quality of their output, review their work, and ensure everything lands accurately in our books.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You won't just be executing, you'll be building better ways of doing things and helping shape how finance operates at Wiser as we grow.

What will you spend your time doing?

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Manage and review the work of our outsourced Sri Lanka team, ensuring month-end reconciliation and bank reconciliation processes are completed accurately and on time

• Own the month-end close process end-to-end, including the preparation and posting of accrual and deferral journals

• Ensure the P&L and balance sheet are accurate, reconciled and review-ready each month

• Identify and resolve any discrepancies or anomalies in the accounts, escalating material issues to the Head of Finance

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage the AP and AR cycle, ensuring invoices are processed, approved and paid on time

• Maintain clean supplier and client ledgers and resolve queries promptly

• Support the Head of Finance with cash flow visibility through accurate AR and AP reporting

Business Partnering & Internal Support

• Be the first point of contact for finance queries from employees across Wiser - approachable, responsive, and solutions-focused

• Support department heads with financial queries relating to their budgets, project costs or invoicing

• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure billing and revenue recognition is aligned with contractual terms

Systems & Process

• Work within QuickBooks and our wider finance tech stack (including Airtable) to maintain accurate records and support automation initiatives

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, helping reduce manual effort and increase accuracy

• Support the Head of Finance in rolling out new financial policies, trackers and dashboards as the function evolves

What are we looking for?

• Qualified or are in the advanced phase of the exams (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• 3-5 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within a creative, media, professional services, or agency environment

• Solid experience managing month-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations and P&L review

• Comfortable managing and reviewing the work of outsourced or remote finance teams

• Hands-on experience with AP/AR processes and maintaining ledger accuracy

Skills & Mindset

• Strong attention to detail - you notice things others miss and you take pride in clean numbers

• Clear communicator who can explain financial concepts to non-finance people without making them feel like they're back in school

• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload across multiple priorities

• Proactive and process-minded - you don't just spot a problem, you fix it and document it so it doesn't happen again

• Familiarity with QuickBooks (or willingness to get up to speed quickly)

• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with remote teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in a creative or employer branding agency

• Exposure to R&D tax credit processes, VAT returns & year-end process

• Experience with project-based accounting or revenue recognition

•Familiarity with Airtable or similar workflow tools

What's in it for you?

• A Happiness team whose role is to make Wiser the best place to work possible. Whether it’s keeping the office stocked up with snacks, sending you a care package when you’re poorly, or planning the next Wiser party, they make the office a much happier place

• A culture calendar full of options - from black tie to sports day, book club or run club, there’s something for everyone.

• We’re pretty proud of the space we have here - from phone booths to walking pads, all the way to a rainforest for focus-time… whatever vibe you need, you can find it here.

• The W breakfast - our Happiness team makes sure everyone starts the day right with a hotel-worthy breakfast spread. Fancy coffee tap and unlimited fizzies on offer too.

• On top of your holiday allowance, the office also closes for up to 2 weeks over the festive period so we can all recharge before coming back in the new year.

• Wiser Bank Holiday - a beloved Purple People tradition in the form of an extra day off in October each year to celebrate our first ever million-pound-month (Yep, it happened in 2022 and we still celebrate)

• Moving House Day - one of life’s most stressful events made easier by an extra day off.

• Work from Anywhere - everyone has a number of days to work from home or wherever they fancy. Whether it’s staying home to snuggle your cat or working from Greece for a week in the summer, WFA is the answer.

• Learning & development - our monthly ‘Wiser Way’ days give you the chance to choose from a selection of training modules taught by our leaders. Whether it’s how to craft the perfect deck with our Creative Director, how to speak confidently about commercials with our CFO, or get some tips on managing for the first time with our Head of People, the schedule has something for everyone

• Therapy - with 5 therapists to choose from, each year you can get up to x3 therapy sessions subsidised through Wiser to take either here in our own secret Log Cabin, externally or online (you pay £20 a session and we cover the rest)

• Vitality Health Insurance - full coverage once you’ve passed probation. From necessities like the dentist, doctors and opticians, to mega rewards like Champneys, gym and travel discounts, it’s a winner.

• Gymbox - once passing probation, you can access our exclusive Wiser x Gymbox partnership where you can bag your Gymbox membership for less than half price.

The Road to Wiser...

1.   Apply (Go on... do it)

2.  Intro call w/ George or Mez on our Talent Team

3.  Video call w/ the hiring manager

4.  Task & Tour of our gaff

5.  High Performance Offer Deck (HiPOD) w/ our COO Anna.

At Wiser, we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and inspired to excel. We know that true creativity and innovation thrive when diversity is celebrated and everyone is given equal access to opportunities. That’s why we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or socioeconomic status.

We believe that everyone should feel comfortable and be able to back themselves in an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated. We’re building a team as diverse as the brands we work with, and our aim is to change the way people think about work.

If you’re passionate about making meaningful moves in an environment that’s as inclusive as it is high-performing, we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Wiser. Feel free to reach out to our Talent Team if you need any adjustments to make our hiring process more accessible.