Finance Business Partner - Performance & Cost Management

The opportunity

The COO and CTO Finance team aims to support the Global COO/CTO organization to make robust business decisions based on our analysis and advices. The COO/CTO organization is at the core of delivering our strategy to build a leading digital bank. As approximately 40% of the cost base in ING is in our Tech and Operations this means you can truly make a difference. The COO and CTO Finance team is a small department, which will allow you to get exposure to senior managers of COO/CTO. We think every day about how we can do things smarter, so we can spend our time on where we make the most impact: advising the business.

Role and responsibilities

Our team focusses on supporting the COO Domain ( € 1. 6 bn cost, 1 8. 000 people) an exciting, changing domain that includes Operations, KYC, Analytics, Transformation. We work across Retail, Wholesale and Head Office. We understand you can only be an exceptional finance business partner if you use financial and non-financial data, qualitative insight, weaved all together to give the true story behind the numbers.

We deliver by hiring high quality individuals with integrity, personal accountability, teamwork, commitment to excellence, and proactive thinking. If you exemplify our values and want to be part of something big, contact us today.

• Sparring partner for senior management in strategic and tactical decision making
• Provide reports and analysis in a timely manner to support management decisions
• Advise on all matters concerning operational efficiency, cost modelling, allocation, financial planning and control
• Prepare Dynamic Plan with the departments, including both Baseline activities and Change initiatives
• Follow cost trends and adjust Rolling Forecast periodically
• Perform run-rate analysis, advise on cost efficiency opportunities and prepare business cases for Change programs
• Reporting and analysis (vs. Plan) of Actual spend using standard dashboards and other tools
• Full control of costs (P&L) and FTEs, including the review & approval of requisitions, cost charging and analytical review
• Maintain effective management of MA data-sources and monitor implementation of org. structure changes (i.e. Info Memos, RFAs)
• Review and advise on Balance Sheet positions, including restructuring and litigation provisions, asset capitalization, amortization and impairment testing as/when required

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:

• University (Bachelor’s/Master’s) degree
• 4+ years of professional working experience in a relevant position such as Finance Business Partner, Business controller, or compatible
• Knowledge of MASS/MISOB
• Fluent in the English (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills and track record in a complex environment
• Organizational sensitivity and effective conflict management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management
• Being pro-active and curious will help you to be successful in this dynamic environment.

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 here .

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

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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!