Strategic Finance Budget Partner Forecasting & Optimization

ING Bank Personeel; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant card

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible remuneration

Company shuttle

Job summary

ING Bank is recruiting for a finance analytics role in Madrid. The candidate will own budgeting processes, monitor expenditures, and drive cost optimisation through proactive analysis. You will present findings to leadership and prepare strategy papers.

The role requires a strong mathematical/engineering background, advanced Excel, SAS and SQL skills, and fluent English. It offers hybrid work with a focus on international collaboration and value-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor's degree, preferably in mathematics or engineering.
• Full proficiency in Excel (PowerQuery).
• SAS and SQL proficiency.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Global vision; strategic and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Expenses management toward becoming a financial business partner with performance monitoring and forecasting.
• Monthly follow-up to monitor budgets and capacity across domains.
• Improve understanding of domains to drive proactive budgeting and cost optimisation (mid-term).
• Translate analyses and business performance into concise, powerful presentations.
• Develop strategy papers and presentations; consolidate decks for ExCo.

Skills

Excel PowerQuery

SAS

SQL

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in mathematics or engineering

Job description

ING Bank is recruiting for a finance analytics role in Madrid. The candidate will own budgeting processes, monitor expenditures, and drive cost optimisation through proactive analysis. You will present findings to leadership and prepare strategy papers.

The role requires a strong mathematical/engineering background, advanced Excel, SAS and SQL skills, and fluent English. It offers hybrid work with a focus on international collaboration and value-driven analysis.