WeLab Bank - Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.

At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab! 

Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable. 

Join us to build a better financial future for everyone! 

About You:

• You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment 
• You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work 
• You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet 
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective) 
• You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values 
• No task is off limits for you 
• You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you 
• You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks

What you’ll do and what success looks like in this role

Planning, forecasting and performance analysis

• Support the annual budget, rolling forecast, multi-year plan and strategic projects using transparent, driver-based calculations.
• Investigate actual-versus-budget and forecast variances across revenue, margin, operating expense, customer activity and balance-sheet drivers.
• Model changes in pricing, volumes, product mix, funding costs, credit outcomes and operating assumptions to quantify financial impact.
• Conduct market and peer analysis to support product pricing, campaign design, cost efficiency and strategic planning.

Business decision support

• Develop concise management reports, dashboards and presentations that explain what changed, why it changed and what management should consider next.
• Work with business teams on product proposals, campaigns and projects, translating commercial assumptions into financial outcomes.
• Coordinate with Financial Control, Risk, Treasury and other teams to ensure consistent data and assumptions.
• Support capital planning, stress testing, ICAAP, ALCO materials and treasury-related analysis where required.

Data, controls and improvement

• Perform data checks, reconciliations and reasonableness reviews to maintain accuracy and confidence in FP&A outputs.
• Document key assumptions, model logic and data sources so analysis is transparent and auditable.
• Improve recurring reporting through automation, standard templates and effective use of data and visualisation tools.
• Take ownership of deliverables and manage priorities in a fast-moving environment.
  

What success looks like

• Models and reports are accurate, logically structured and easy for others to understand and review.
• Analysis identifies the real drivers of performance and supports clear recommendations.
• Business stakeholders receive responsive, practical finance support grounded in evidence.
• Recurring processes become faster, better controlled and more scalable over time.

What is required and what we’re looking for

• 5-7 years plus working experience in FP&A / Management Reporting / relevant areas
• Excellent in MS Office (Excel / PowerPoint)
• A team player with strong analytical mindset, good communication skills and risk awareness
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Cantonese
• Have an understanding of data sorting and analysis, and interested in how to apply those concepts towards building better and more profitable banking products.
• Dependable, strong attention to detail, and able to take on responsibility for own tasks.
• University degree in Data, Statistics, Finance, or related disciplines.

Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:

• Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn 
• Wellness and happiness – Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends 
• Comfortable and positive work environment – Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge 
• Work smart, play hard – Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc. 
• A big and contagious smile on everyone’s face to make you happier :) 

WeLab’s Awards & Recognitions:

• Asia Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards: Virtual Bank of the Year - Hong Kong  
• CNBC Disruptor 50: the only Hong Kong-based company on the list 
• Financial Times Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies: #2 in ranking  
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong “Corporate Innovation Index”: #1 in ranking 
  

We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining this exciting team, please apply with resume via the "Apply" button below.

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