Financial Accounting Controller

We’re committed to empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and business. Our Finance Control team plays a vital role in this mission by ensuring we are always in control of our financials, while adapting to evolving regulatory and statutory requirements.

As part of the Finance Domestic Bank, you’ll be working in a high-impact environment responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of ING’s Retail activities in the Netherlands. With a balance sheet of over €200 billion and contributing to 40% of ING’s global profit, this is a place where your work truly matters.

You’ll join the Financial Reporting tribe, where we balance speed and precision—delivering on regulatory changes while maintaining robust, efficient processes that meet strict regulatory standards. You’ll be part of a diverse and collaborative Finance team of around 20 professionals. We value inclusion, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether you’re an experienced controller or looking to grow into the role, you’ll find support and challenge in equal measure.

About your new role role

We are looking for a Financial Controller who will:

• Be in control of your reports—both from an internal control and regulatory perspective
• Support the continuous improvement of regulatory reporting processes
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial compliance and reporting matters
• Prepare, coordinate, and reconcile regulatory and statutory reports.
• Monitor and evaluate financial controls, reporting anomalies and supporting process improvements.
• Translate financial regulations into actionable procedures and data requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and guidelines.
• Provide insights through data analysis and support decision-making with clear, accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and external regulations.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain high-quality reporting standards and continuous improvement.

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 Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in financial control, accounting, or regulatory reporting in a banking environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Experience with data tools (SQL, SAS etc.) and financial systems (GFRS etc.)
• Good relationship skills with stakeholders from different levels and areas within the bank

Rewards & benefits 

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration. A challenging and rewarding role with real impact and opportunities for professional growth!

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 FS10 (GJA16)
• 12-month contract with view to extend
• 40 hour workweek
• Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweek
• Diversity 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 volunteering
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
• Mobility card
• Attractive pension scheme
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

Want to apply directly?

Upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button. 

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!