Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Wahed; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company is seeking a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to power decision-making with analytical insights. In this role, you will collaborate with leadership to develop forecasting models and enhance operational scalability. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial analysis and automation, with a passion for ethical finance. This position offers strategic exposure to financial strategies and the chance to impact ethical fintech positively.

Benefits

Strategic exposure to financial management

Impactful role in ethical finance

Diverse and purpose-driven team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial support.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science

Tools

SQL

Python

Google Apps Script

Job description

About Wahed: The global financial system wasn’t built for everyone. For millions of people its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.

At Wahed we are changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system one that is ethical, accessible and entirely interest‑free. From our offices across the globe our team is building products that were once deemed impossible—from pioneering Shariah‑compliant equity ETFs to creating true riba‑free alternatives to high‑yield savings accounts, to developing no‑leverage real‑estate investments for purely interest‑free income‑producing assets. If you’re driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower—not exclude—you’ll want to join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Brief: As a Financial Analyst (FP&A) at Wahed, you will be the analytical engine powering strategic decision‑making across the business. You will work directly with the Finance Director and cross‑functional leaders to translate data into financial insight, build dynamic forecasting models, and strengthen the financial foundations of a rapidly scaling, values‑driven fintech. This role combines financial analysis expertise with automation and data intelligence to streamline workflows, strengthen decision‑making, and enhance operational scalability.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Prepare actual‑vs‑target budget reports on a regular basis.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of fundamental financial planning and analysis, including planning, spending, predicting, report generation and other tasks.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and cost control.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide financial support and analysis for business decisions.
• Work with various business units to forecast income and expenses for the next few years.
• Participate in the development of financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist investors with their queries and provide timely and accurate information.
• Research potential business expansion opportunities and present findings to senior management.
• Identify and comprehend business issues; propose and carry out solutions.
• Support other ad‑hoc projects reporting and financial analysis.
• Work on process improvements across reporting to reduce turnaround time.

Automate Core Business Operations

• Build and manage dashboards that provide a single source of truth for regional KPIs, empowering leadership with actionable real‑time insights.
• Identify and eliminate points of friction in our financial and operational processes, creating a smoother and more efficient experience for our clients without compromising rigor.
• Develop and deploy automated workflows and scripts to streamline financial and business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and reconciliations.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline.
• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets with hands‑on experience in SQL and Python for financial automation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Desirable:

• Hands‑on experience with Google Apps Script to automate processes within the Google Workspace ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to use low‑code/no‑code automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier) to connect systems and build efficient workflows.
• Practical experience leveraging AI/LLMs for complex reasoning, data analysis or building decision‑making tools.
• Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Metabase, Mixpanel, Segment, Google Analytics).

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills; able to translate data into strategic insights.
• A proactive problem‑solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Passion for ethical finance and alignment with Wahed’s mission of building a riba‑free financial ecosystem.

Why Wahed

• Strategic Exposure: Work closely with the Finance Director, gaining deep insight into financial strategy, capital planning, and growth management.
• Tangible Impact: Your analyses and models will directly inform decisions shaping the future of ethical fintech.
• Global Mission Unified Team: Join a diverse, purpose‑driven organization redefining the way finance serves humanity.

Recruitment and AI Use

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Required Experience

IC