Business Controller - Global Technology @ING Hubs Romania

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ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬.

We started out in 2015 as ING’s software development hub, then steadily expanded our range to include more services and competencies. Now we provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities and 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, with more than 1800 colleagues active in Data Management, Touchpoint Channels & Integration, Core Banking, and Global Products.

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged.

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things and they love doing it in good company. Do you?

The mission

As a Business Controller – Global Technology within ING’s Global Finance team, you will prepare high-quality management information for Finance & Risk (F&R), Retail Banking & Technology (RBT), and the Chief Information Security Office (CISO). Your analysis will support the effective management of a technology cost base of approximately €300 million.

Success in this role requires strong accountability for the reliability, accuracy, and integrity of financial data, together with a sound understanding of the technology lifecycle and its financial and non-financial drivers—from innovation through implementation and operations. You should bring curiosity, agility, and confidence, perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, and communicate assertively with driven and capable colleagues.

You will join an established and diverse Global Finance community that partners with ING’s Global Technology organization across multiple locations, while being based at ING Hubs Philippines or ING Hubs Romania. Working alongside senior controllers and international stakeholders, you will turn complex financial data into clear insights, and support decisions related to strategic priorities and technology innovation. The role offers the opportunity to improve business performance.

Your day to day

• Review actuals and validate the month-end close;
• Deliver management reporting and clear, evidence-based commentary on performance, variances, risks, and opportunities;
• Challenge assumptions and provide actionable financial insights to Finance and CTO stakeholders;
• Own recurring and ad hoc financial control deliverables, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs;
• Identify and resolve financial risks, data inconsistencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities;
• Support SOX reporting and analysis with accurate, timely, and audit-ready data and evidence;
• Execute budget transfer between entities;
• Control a department within Tech F&R-Finance & Procurement by doing forecasting and presenting the monthly report.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 5–7+ years of experience in financial controlling, planning, and analysis;
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, information services , Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CMA, CFA, or a master’s degree is an preferred;
• Knowledge of IT and controlling IT cost is mandatory;
• Experience in complex, global matrix environments; exposure to technology, shared services, banking, or multinational organizations is preferred;
• Strong expertise in actuals reporting, month-end close, planning, forecasting, cost management, variance analysis, and financial commentary;
• Strong control mindset with the ability to validate financial movements, challenge inconsistencies, and ensure accurate outputs;
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Experience with Hyperion, SmartView, Oracle EPM, Power BI, or Power Query is an advantage;
• Strong ownership, diligence, and proactive follow-through across month-end close, management commentary, SOX reporting and analysis, and financial performance management.

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