Key Skills

Job Description

Finance Business Advice (FBA) is a pro-active partner to the business that supports and guides in achieving its targets. Our work is based on 3 pillars Setting bank-wide financial targets through a three-year plan Tracking those targets through management reports Providing financial advice and recommendations for initiatives that support achieving those targets Our working principles are We produce high-quality products We take an independent view in line with the bank purpose and strategy We are reliable: with consistent opinions, reviewing with new inputs We make actionable recommendations Your scope: You report hierarchically to the Head of Finance Business Advice (FBA) in ING Netherlands under the hierarchical line of the Chief Financial Officer of ING Netherlands. You are the finance business partner to the Executive Committee members responsible for the business segment Wholesale Banking (WB). The segment encompasses financial products like Lending, Capital Markets & Advisory, Transaction Services and Financial Markets. ING Netherlands has a market-leading position for many of these products. The team contributes to the managing and development of these products by performing financial planning & analysis, setting the targets and tracking the performance. Your key responsibilities: You are responsible for: Leading the team: from strategy to implementation, managing the goals and challenges of the team members; setting the objectives of the team Managing the team of 3 FTEs who are individually product experts Actively contribute to improving processes and reporting and developing finance talents in the team. Building relationship with stakeholders, identifying priorities and strategic challenges and preparing them for discussion Providing valuable (financial) insights & reliable reports Reporting, understanding and controlling drivers generating value and supporting the financial targets Providing high-quality and accurate financial advice We are looking for: Someone who proactively demonstrates all Orange Leadership Profile behavior-related competencies and ING’s Orange Code behaviors at all times, in particular: Pro-active and Client-oriented Collaborative Goal oriented Keeps abreast of market development Leads by example Has a growth mindset Proven track record and technical skills: Master’s degree, preferably in business economics, business administration, or controlling as well as an Executive Education. 7-15 years of experience in a financial advice position in a European financial institution Demonstrated knowledge of banking (including products & balance sheet dynamics) Experience in translating complex data into sound and clear advice Ability to act as true independent business partner

Core Responsibilities

Lead a team of three product experts, setting team objectives, managing performance, improving processes and reporting, and developing finance talent. Partner with Wholesale Banking executives to set and track financial targets, provide reliable reports and insights, and deliver actionable financial advice.

Requirements

A master’s degree, preferably in business economics, business administration, or controlling, and executive education are preferred. Candidates should have 7–15 years of financial advisory experience at a European financial institution, strong banking and balance-sheet knowledge, the ability to turn complex data into clear advice, and the independence to act as a business partner.