The team

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.

The opportunity

The current role for which we are looking for a new colleague is the domain of COO Finance. In this role you have quite some exposure with the CFO of ING and multiple CFOs within the different domains, with the main stakeholder being the head of COO Finance and the IT Lead for Finance. COO Finance delivers operations and change services for the Finance domain, including on regulatory initiatives around ESG, and with a strong focus on refreshing the technology used and staying safe, reliable and compliant.

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.

Responsibilities

Sparring partner for senior management in strategic and tactical decision makingProvide reports and analysis in a timely manner to support management decisionsDesign and delivery of COO Finance and CTO Finance (non-)financials through Quarterly Performance Reviews, bi-annual Strategic Dialogues, Dynamic Planning, and Monthly AnalysisAdvise on all matters concerning operational efficiency, cost modelling, allocation, financial planning and controlFollow cost trends and adjust Rolling Forecast periodicallyPerform run-rate analysis, advise on cost efficiency opportunities and prepare business cases for Change programsReporting and analysis (vs. Plan) of Actual spend using standard dashboards and other toolsFull control of costs (P&L) and FTEs, including the review & approval of requisitions, cost charging and analytical reviewMaintain 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 requiredStrong collaboration with finance colleagues, and non-finance stakeholders to ensure greater transparency, consistency, and insight

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 NetherlandsUniversity (Bachelor’s/Master’s) degree5+ years of professional working experience in a relevant position such as Finance Business Partner, Business controller, or compatibleKnowledge of banking operations and operational excellenceExcellent stakeholder management skills with strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management. Organizational sensitivity and effective conflict management skillsBeing pro-active and curious will help you to be successful in this dynamic environment.Strong analytical skills

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 within FS1112-month contract with view to extend36 or 40 hour workweekIndividual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweekDiversity leave: 3 days per year (1,5 paid, 1,5 unpaid)CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering13th month salary8% Holiday paymentIndividual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salaryMobility cardAttractive pension schemeHybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.

About us 

With 60,000 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!