Finance Business Controller – Cost Management (Belgium)

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Finance Business Controller – Planning, Forecasting & Cost Management (Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Management and Management Reporting) Help shape financial decisions that move banking forward At ING, we believe banking should make life easier, not more complicated. Behind that mission is a team of finance professionals who provide the insights and transparency that help the business make better decisions. We're looking for a Finance Business Controller – Planning, Forecasting & Cost Management to join ING Hubs Philippines and work as an integrated member of Finance ING Belgium . If you enjoy turning complex financial data into practical business insights, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving better financial outcomes, we'd like to hear from you. Role Summary As a Finance Business Controller, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting, cost management, and management reporting. You will support business leaders with reliable financial insights that drive informed decision-making and help optimize financial performance. You will work in a dynamic international environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, challenge constructively, and contribute to strategic planning across multiple functions. About the Team You'll be part of a global finance community supporting ING Belgium while being based in ING Hubs Philippines. The team partners closely with business leaders and department heads to provide financial transparency, improve cost management, and support sustainable business growth. Working across functions, you'll help ensure that financial information is meaningful, actionable, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Drive planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis for assigned business areas. Monitor and analyze cost performance, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and variances. Maintain and improve cost allocation, cost charging, and cost modelling methodologies across a complex cross-functional environment. Partner with Department Heads and Business Managers by providing financial advice and business-focused recommendations. Translate complex financial information into clear management insights and reporting. Enhance dashboards, analytics, financial visualizations, and reporting processes to improve transparency and decision-making. Support cost optimization initiatives through data-driven analysis and performance monitoring. Contribute to strategic planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives within Finance. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or a master's degree is an advantage. 7 to 10 years of experience in FP&A, business controlling, finance advisory, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or cost management. Experience within banking, financial services, multinational organizations, or a business partnering environment is preferred. Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, cost allocation, cost modelling, and management reporting. Advanced skills in Excel, Power Query, Power BI, ThinkCell, and enterprise planning systems. Experience working with large and complex datasets and transforming data into business insights. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Ability to challenge constructively, work independently, and build trusted partnerships across senior levels. What We Offer The opportunity to work in a truly international environment. Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business discussions. A role with meaningful impact on business performance and decision-making. Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth. A collaborative and diverse workplace where your ideas and expertise are valued. How to Apply Ready to help shape better financial decisions and support ING's future growth? Click the application button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday . Equal Opportunity Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Research shows that many talented professionals apply only when they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and your experience is close to what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. Job Application Safety Reminder ⚠️ We're seeing an increase in fraudulent job offers. To protect yourself, please follow these key guidelines when applying for roles at ING: Apply only via official ING platforms. ING uses Workday as its internal recruitment system. Applications should be submitted only via our official career site. Check the sender's email carefully. Legitimate communication will always come from @ing.com and/or @myworkday.com . No payments or banking details will ever be requested. If someone asks for this information, it's a scam. About ING With 65,000 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. Apply today.