Business Controller (Finance Advice Expert)

Do you want to make impact by supporting ING’s management team and businesses in all financial aspects and contribute to make a difference for our customers? Then join us!

Innovation in Finance

We are looking for a (senior) employee for our Finance Business Advice department. In Finance we are looking for people with a talent for taking ownership and making it happen, an enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a capability for always being a step ahead. In return we offer personal growth & challenging work, an open and dynamic environment and a progressive and forward-looking mentality.

Your new role and responsibilities

ING is a predominantly European Bank with strong global franchises in Wholesale Banking. Clients are supported through an extensive network in more than 40 countries. We are working in an Agile way to stay ahead in being a financial innovator offering the best possible solutions and services to millions of customers worldwide.

At Finance Business Advice, we’re not your typical finance team. We’re the strategic advisors and financial conscience of ING’s domestic bank in the Netherlands – and we’re looking for fresh talent to join us.

Right now, we’re on the lookout for a Financial Business Partner to support our COO & Tech departments – the engines behind ING’s operations and digital innovation. From streamlining processes to driving cutting-edge tech initiatives, these teams are the core of how we deliver value to millions of customers.

As a business partner, you won’t just crunch numbers – You’ll challenge ideas, influence decisions, and help shape strategy. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholder, dive into complex financials, and translate data into actionable insights that drive real change. But in general you can expect to pursue the following tasks:

- Provide financial result presentations, analyses and advice to relevant stakeholders:

• Ensure high quality, first time right deliverables;
• Actively develop relationships with your business partners and act as a trusted advisor by supporting the leads with strategic analysis to steer the business;
• Proactively look for ways to improve the content and format, keeping it relevant in the current fast-changing environment.

- Be involved in the overall budgeting and forecasting process:

• Be responsible for providing accurate forward looking financial plans for a broad range cost drivers;
• Play a strong role in challenging and aligning with stakeholders on financial developments within their respective domains;
• Analyze actuals and derive action points.

- Play an active role in the FBA department:

• Work on overarching projects which cover the full bank (e.g. cost allocation);
• Closely collaborate with FBA colleagues on your domains;
• Actively work and think along in the team to look for possible efficiencies in our processes and to improve business relevant insights.

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:

• Current residency in the Netherlands
• A financial Master degree;
• Experience in a financial advice position within a bank is preferred;
• Experience in translating complex data into independent, strategic and sound advice to senior management;
• Advanced excel and PowerPoint skills;
• A sincere interest in banking and a curious attitude in market developments;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, Dutch is a strong benefit
• Ability to quickly switch between detailed topics;
• Analytical, client driven, proactive and have an innovative mindset, striving for continuous improvement.

Interested?

If the above appeals to you and if you are eager to contribute to turning our customers dreams into reality, we are looking forward to meeting you and finding out which role suits you best.

Upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button. Please send your CV and motivation including a vision on the development of banking and the role of Finance.

Rewards and benefits 
We want to make sure you can strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions. 

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract 

• Pension scheme 

• 13th-month salary 

• 8% Holiday payment 

• Hybrid working  

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities 

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues 

About us 

Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? 

Discover what we do and what we can offer you.  

Questions? 
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section to find some answers on questions you might have. 

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.