Finance Business Partner – Tech/IT Controller

Background on what ING is about:

ING Hubs Philippines (ING Hubs PH) is an international part of the ING organization delivering services to many Business Units across the world for both Wholesale Banking and Retail Banking activities. Working for ING Hubs PH means working with the most diverse workforce and where no challenge is the same.

At ING our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and business. We believe that sustainable progress is driven by people with the imagination and determination to make a better future for themselves and those around them.

ING is changing what banking is. For you, that means plenty of opportunities for personal growth in a continuously evolving environment. If this is the environment you thrive in, then apply and join us in changing the future of banking!

Job Overview & Your working environment

The Finance Business Advice team, a department which consists of finance professionals advising the Global CTO and COO of the bank.

In this role you have to advice the Tech MT of theGlobal Fraud Prevention & Financial Crime. Your advice is based on the insights you obtain from financial analyses, with a focus on the development of the value drivers. Next to the regular work, you will also participate as financial expert in strategic projects on an ad-hoc basis.

This Is What Your Activities Will Look Like

• Together with the business drive the budgeting and forecasting process ensuring collaboration and consensus with stakeholders and leadership
• Monitor and challenge performance by tracking the value drivers
• Advise on all matters concerning operational efficiency, cost modelling, allocation, financial planning and control
• Actively engage in the month-end process, with stringent reviews, analysis, and reporting
• Continuously look for process improvements and execute them

How To Succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious and have self-confidence to communicate to senior management. learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Sparring partner for senior management in strategic and tactical decision making

• Provide reports and analysis in a timely manner to support management decisions

• Design and delivery of COO Finance and CTO Finance (non-)financials through Quarterly Performance Reviews, bi-annual Strategic Dialogues, Dynamic Planning, and Monthly Analysis

• Advise on all matters concerning operational efficiency, cost modelling, allocation, financial planning and control

• 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

• Strong collaboration with finance colleagues, and non-finance stakeholders to ensure greater transparency, consistency, and insight

Key Capabilities/Experience & Minimum Qualifications

• University (Bachelor’s/Master’s) Financial Master's degree

• At least 5+ years of professional working experience in a relevant position such as Finance Business Partner, Business controller, or compatible

• Interest in IT to be able to catch on with your surroundings

• Experience in translating complex data into sound and clear advice

• 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.

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills. Knowledge in Hyperion and SmartView is a plus

• You love to work with numbers and have a genuine interest in controlling the expense base

• Fluent in the English (verbal and written)

• Strong analytical skills

• Track record in a complex environment

• Organizational sensitivity and effective conflict management skills