Finance Controller: Planning, Forecasting & Cost

ING Hubs Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Hubs Philippines in Manila seeks a Finance Business Controller focused on planning, forecasting, cost management and management reporting to support ING Belgium.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, transform complex data into actionable insights, and drive cost optimization and performance analysis across functions. This role offers international exposure and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cost management

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

ThinkCell

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Master's degree or professional certification (CPA/CMA/CFA) optional

Tools

Power Query

Enterprise planning systems

Job description

ING Hubs Philippines in Manila seeks a Finance Business Controller focused on planning, forecasting, cost management and management reporting to support ING Belgium.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, transform complex data into actionable insights, and drive cost optimization and performance analysis across functions. This role offers international exposure and opportunities for professional growth.