Financial Controller

Your role & work environment

As a Financial Controller, you act as the financial sparring partner of the Private Banking business and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making, performance management and strategic ambitions.

You will join the Financial Controlling team, an international team of finance professionals, and work closely with the Private Banking business, local stakeholders and ING Group stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

Business partnering & performance management

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Head of Private Banking and the management team.

• Identify key business drivers, opportunities and risks to support decision-making.

• Challenge the business while supporting strategic decision-making.

Financial planning, reporting & analysis

• Drive the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes.

• Contribute to the monthly analytical closing and performance analysis.

• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting.

Data, reporting & continuous improvement

• Build and enhance management reporting and performance dashboards.

• Transform complex financial data into clear and actionable insights and support stakeholders in leveraging data and reporting tools effectively.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives and develop new reporting capabilities related to Private Banking products and clients.

We look for

A colleague with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a knack for always being a step ahead. In other words, you strive to bring fresh ideas to life and embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment. You are a naturally collaborative person who listens and invests in others to achieve common goals. You love to challenge the status quo and are eager to propose creative solutions to problems.

As a Financial Controller you will also need:

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A or Finance Business Partnering, preferably in the banking sector.

• Strong understanding of banking products and financial performance drivers.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects (BO) and Essbase is considered a strong asset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into concise recommendations.

• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining a strong team spirit, manage multiple priorities and continuously improve processes.

• Fluent in English and French; Dutch or any additional language is an advantage.

We offer you

The opportunity to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your expertise is valued and your development is actively supported.

We redefine banking. What about you?

There has never been a more interesting time to work at ING. We’re on a journey that’s centered around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!