Senior Finance Business Advisor – Business Banking Cost Stewardship & Planning

ING Hubs B.V. sp. z o.o. Oddział w Polsce

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ACT (Amsterdam - Acanthus) Until 9/12/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

At ING, Finance is more than analysing numbers. We influence strategic decisions, challenge business leaders and help shape the future of the bank. We are looking for a Senior Finance Business Advisor who will play a leading role in steering the total Business Banking cost base, including direct and allocated costs.

Why this role matters

Effective cost management and forward-looking planning are critical to achieving sustainable growth. You will help management make informed decisions regarding strategic investments, resource allocation, cost optimisation, capacity planning and financial prioritisation.

  • Own and steer the total Business Banking cost base, driving cost awareness, financial discipline, and efficiency.

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, translating strategy into robust and forward-looking financial plans.

  • Provide senior management with insightful financial analysis, independent challenge, and decision support on costs, investments, and resource allocation.

  • Drive forecast accuracy and performance steering through data-driven insights and scenario planning.

  • Identify optimisation opportunities and improve cost performance across the organisation.

  • Enhance transparency in management information and financial reporting.

  • Contribute to Finance transformation initiatives and continuously improve planning, forecasting, and cost management processes.

    What You Bring

    • Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration.

    • Strong experience in Finance Business Advice, FP&A or Business Control.

    • Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and cost management.

    • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

    • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

    Rewards and benefits
    We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.


    The benefits of working with us at ING include:

    • Direct exposure to senior Business Banking leadership.

    • A highly visible role with strategic influence.

    • Extensive development opportunities.

    • Hybrid working and a competitive employment package.

    • 25-28 vacation days depending on contract

    • Pension scheme

    • 13th month salary

    • 8% Holiday payment

    • Hybrid working

    • Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

    • An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

    About us
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    About this role

    Summary

    Lead cost stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for business banking.

    Job title

    Senior Finance Business Advisor – Business Banking Cost Stewardship & Planning

    Experience level

    mid senior level

    Minimum experience

    3+ years exp

    Industry

    financial services

    Location requirements

    Amsterdam, remote work possible

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    finance advicebudgetingforecastingexcelpowerpoint

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    cost managementfinancial planningbudgetingforecastingstakeholder management
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Remote City