Sr. Finance Analyst (data science/ financial analytics/ business intelligence)

ACCA Careers; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a data science professional to harness AI and advanced analytics, driving insights for improved business efficiency and decision-making. You will develop predictive models, design generative AI solutions, and manage data pipelines, requiring strong skills in SQL and Python. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent stakeholder management and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This hybrid role is located in Penang, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science, financial analytics, or business intelligence.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning algorithms.
• Design AI solutions for workflow automation.
• Build scalable data pipelines using tools like Airflow and Spark.
• Automate reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and create visualizations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Accounting, or Statistics

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Airflow

Snowflake

Spark

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Role

This hybrid role leverages advanced data science and AI expertise to transform financial and business data into actionable insights, drive predictive modeling, and automate processes for improved efficiency and strategic decision-making. The analyst will collaborate across finance, sales, operations, and data engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions that optimize performance, minimize manual tasks, and support business growth.

The Person

You are a passionate data science professional with strong SQL and programming skills (Python preferred), and a solid understanding of statistics and machine learning algorithms. Detail-oriented and business-savvy, you thrive in fast-paced environments, effectively managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. You excel in collaborative settings, bringing project management and stakeholder engagement skills, and are comfortable working with large datasets and complex financial systems.

Your strong problem-solving abilities are complemented by an understanding of master data and its impact on financial accuracy. With keen business acumen, you can translate data insights into strategic financial outcomes and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models (e.g., credit risk, fraud detection, revenue forecasting) using machine learning algorithms and time-series techniques (ARIMA, Prophet, XGBoost, Random Forest).
• Design and implement generative AI solutions (LLMs, GANs) for workflow automation, information retrieval, and decision support.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using tools like Airflow, KNIME, Snowflake, Hadoop, and Spark.
• Automate reporting processes and improve data pipelines for accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and create visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Matplotlib) to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Manage master data across financial systems to ensure consistency and integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, financial regulations, and quality standards.
• Continuously experiment with new AI tools and techniques to drive innovation and process improvement.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data science, financial analytics, or business intelligence.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with data visualization tools and big data technologies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP S4 preferred), master data management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, and project-based work.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage.

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia