Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Wahed Invest; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Financial Analyst to develop financial models, prepare reports, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, proven experience in data analytics, and familiarity with advanced Excel, Python, and SQL. This role offers a chance to contribute to a mission-driven company focused on building an ethical financial system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Actuarial Science/Finance/Data Science.
• Proven work experience in Data Analytics/Data Science/Business Intelligence.
• Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel/Google Sheets and experience with Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and cost control.

Skills

Data Analytics

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science/Finance/Data Science

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Python

SQL

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're 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, creating true riba‑free alternatives to high‑yield savings accounts, to creating no‑leverage real estate investments for truly interest‑free income‑producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Description:

• 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, such as 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.
• To work on process improvements across reporting to reduce turnaround time.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Actuarial Science/ Finance/ Data Science.
• Proven work experience in Data Analytics/ Data Science/ Business Intelligence.
• Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel/Google sheet and experience with Python and SQL.
• Knowledge in Finance area is highly appreciated.
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed report.
• Problem‑solving attitude, and ability to manage tasks with high complexities, and tight deadlines, work on multiple assignments, and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment.