Finance & Business Controller Wholesale Banking Finance in Amsterdam

The opportunity

ING Wholesale Banking (WB) Finance Business Advice Sectors is looking for a motivated and capable team member to join the dynamic Business Advice team responsible for the worldwide reporting and advice function regarding sector Performance under the Wholesale Banking organization structure. The candidate is expected to interact with Sector Head(s), regional heads, Business Manager(s) and different finance colleagues on a regular basis providing business advice and pro-active analysis.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop and improve robust and reliable finance reporting, analysis and forecasting for sectors across the WB dimensions of Regions, Segments and Products
• Business partner for selected Region(s) / Sector(s). Lead the Finance process of sector Performance reviews, analyses and advice
• Team support for continued development of Web-Based reporting (OBIEE)
• Participating in and supporting team involvement in multiple cross-functional projects and virtual teams within WB Finance to improve collaboration within both Finance and FO
• Focus on continuous improvements and look for efficiencies in our processes. Specifically involved in improving the Value Reporter process, timing and delivery.
• Development of manuals and governances in relation to data delivery and monitoring from different systems to our database

The Team

The Finance Business Advice Sectors team is part of the WB Finance / CFO and consists of 8 Finance professionals, all with their own expertise and several years of experience at various levels of the organization. Working in the team requires interaction with many stakeholders internally (finance departments, business lines, WBMT, Risk, Capital Management, Corporate Strategy, CCO, Investor Relations, etc.).

How to succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. Furthermore, you have:

• You have an academic degree in Finance or equivalent (e.g. Economics)
• You have relevant experience as business controller or financial controller in a complex environment
• Advanced skills in MS office (Excel, Powerpoint- Thinkcell)
• Systems experience in our reporting systems e.g. Value Reporter/Mass/Vantage/Vortex is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills: able to understand and explain complex matters quickly
• Customer focus and Commercial mindset. Addresses potential customer needs
• Initiative; creates opportunities and openings, the use of scenario analysis, predictive analytics and deep dives to get an idea of the future context
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Disciplined Team player able to work with agility at different levels · Develop networks, building long-term relationships.
• Flexible and pragmatic: capable of delivering in a changing environment
• Accurate: quality of work should match with high standards of our stakeholders
• Fluent speaking and writing skills in English

Rewards & benefits  

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions .  

The benefits of working with us at ING include: 

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience 
• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract 
• Pension scheme 
• 13th month salary 
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary 
• 8% Holiday payment 
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities 
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues 
• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster 

Want to apply directly?

Contact Liselotte Kloppenburg in our recruitment team (Liselotte.kloppenburg@ing.com) for more information about this role. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button. 

About us 

With 57,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us and apply today!