Management Accounting Director

ING Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Türkiye seeks an experienced finance leader to join the Financial Control & Treasury Group as Management Accounting Director. You will translate business strategy into financial performance, lead budgeting, forecasting and MIS reporting, and drive value through insightful analysis and performance management.

You will partner with senior leadership to drive profitability, efficiency and growth, shaping the Bank’s financial planning and decision-support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in management consulting, financial planning, financial analysis, business performance management or reporting, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience in leading strategic finance functions and managing business-critical initiatives.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into financial performance management frameworks and budgeting processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning across the Bank.
• Monitor and evaluate performance across all segments and products.
• Deliver best-in-class management reporting and support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior management and business leaders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Data interpretation

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

English & Turkish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business/Engineering/Finance

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

IFRS reporting

Management reporting systems (MIS)

Job description

Lead Financial Performance & Strategic Planning at ING

At ING Türkiye, we are looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our Financial Control & Treasury Group as Management Accounting Director.

This role goes beyond traditional management reporting and budgeting. As one of the key finance leaders of the Bank, you will play a critical role in translating business strategy into financial performance, enabling data-driven decision making, and driving sustainable growth through insightful analysis and performance management.

You will lead the Bank’s financial performance management, budgeting, forecasting, efficiency management, management information systems (MIS) reporting and ING Group management reporting processes, partnering closely with senior management and business lines to deliver strategic value and achieve financial targets.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, finance, and business performance while shaping the Bank’s financial planning and decision-support capabilities.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Drive Strategic Performance Management

• Translate ING’s strategy and business priorities into financial performance management frameworks and budgeting processes.
• Partner with business leaders to drive sustainable growth, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by providing meaningful financial insights and recommendations.

Lead Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and periodic forecasting processes across the Bank.
• Develop scenario analyses, benchmarks and forward-looking financial plans to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, financial targets and resource allocation.

Manage Financial Performance Across the Bank

• Monitor and evaluate the Bank’s performance across all business segments and products.
• Lead cost management and productivity initiatives to improve the Bank's efficiency ratio and resource allocation effectiveness.
• Analyze key performance indicators including Profit & Loss, Net Interest Margin (NIM), Fee Income, Efficiency Ratio, Risk Metrics, Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA), Volumes and Sales Effectiveness.
• Work closely with business lines to identify opportunities, address performance gaps and support the achievement of business objectives.
• Drive initiatives aimed at improving overall Bank efficiency and productivity.

Deliver Best-in-Class Management Reporting

• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of management information and ING Group reporting.
• Lead profitability reporting across business lines and provide comprehensive analysis of monthly financial results.
• Identify and explain variances against budgets, forecasts and prior periods, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and performance insights.

Act as a Strategic Business Partner

• Lead the dynamic planning and forecasting process, embedding strategic decisions into short- and long-term financial projections.
• Develop and gain alignment on annual business plans, including revenue targets, customer profitability, expense budgets and headcount planning.
• Build financial business cases to support key investments and strategic initiatives.

Leverage Data & Analytics

• Utilize complex financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Apply financial modelling, scenario analysis and forecasting techniques to support executive decision-making.
• Translate complex data into clear, insightful and actionable advice for stakeholders across the organization.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in management consulting, financial planning, financial analysis, business performance management or reporting, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience in leading strategic finance functions and managing business-critical initiatives.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis and business case development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear business insights and strategic recommendations.
• Experience presenting to Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting principles, management accounting methodologies and profitability measurement frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across the organization.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in both English and Turkish.

Why Join ING?

• Agile and collaborative culture
• Space for your ideas and innovation
• Strong focus on well-being, benefits, and work-life balance

Join us and shape your future with ING.

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At ING, you will have the opportunity to:

• Play a highly visible leadership role that directly influences the Bank’s strategic agenda.
• Partner closely with Executive Management and Business Leaders.
• Lead the Bank’s budgeting, forecasting and performance management agenda.
• Shape key decisions through data-driven insights and financial expertise.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative and continuously improving environment.
• Contribute to the development of future-ready finance capabilities within a leading international bank.

If you are a strategic finance leader who is passionate about performance management, financial insight generation and business partnering, we would love to hear from you.