At a glance

Do you have experience with and passion for budget management and cost optimization? Do you have an affinity with financial analytics and resource management for tech- and data-driven programs? Then you are the candidate we are looking for!  

Your job

You will join our Strategic Regulatory Change (SRC) team. The SRC team is part the Finance & Risk Business Grids (FRBG) and responsible for overseeing the delivery (including financial aspects) of a project portfolio of large-scale, regulatory and strategic programs across the Credit Chain. 
In your job as a Financial Controller,  you will be responsible for managing the budget for FRBG and the overall Credit Chain. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders (CRO, CFO and ELT) to execute cost-optimization initiatives and provide decision-making materials to steer our project portfolio. 

Your work includes the following:  
•    Prepare and manage the budget for FRBG and collaborate with other Controllers across the Credit Chain to keep costs under control and in line with financial plans with strategic goals 
•    Develop forecasts and financial models to support decision-making   
•    Analyse budget performance, identify efficiency-enhancing opportunities and propose corrective actions where necessary 
•    Identify, and implement cost optimization initiatives. Monitor the realized benefits of such initiatives 
•    Collaborate with senior stakeholders, such as the CFO and CRO, providing updates on the state of the financial health of their project portfolio 
•    Support Bank-wide priority setting processes (e.g., Annual Business Review, Enterprise Quarterly Portfolio Review) by delivering reliable data and insights 
•    Monitor financial performance during execution phases and escalate deviations to senior management when necessary 
•    Identify dilemmas, perform analyses, draft scenarios and drive strategic decisions 

Your profile

You have:  
•    Extensive experience in financial processes, budget management and cost control 
•    Strong analytical skills, with expertise in forecasting and variance analysis 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, proven experience working with senior stakeholders.   
•    Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable recommendations 
•    Knowledge of Finance & Risk processes and regulatory frameworks in the banking sector is a strong plus 
•    Prior experience with ABN AMRO’s bank-wide prioritization and controllership processes (Annual Business Review, Enterprise Quarterly Portfolio Planning, Business Transfer) is a plus 
•    Professional working proficiency in English is a must; professional working proficiency (especially spoken) in Dutch is strongly preferred 

A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following core competencies: 

•    Analytics and critical thinking  
•    Data-driven with superior skills in Excel 
•    Organisational sensitivity 
•    Stakeholder management 
•    Team player with focus on results 
•    Solution oriented 
•    Good communication skills 
•    Autonomy and self-starter 

We offer

•    A gross monthly salary as summed up on the top of this vacancy based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget 
•    The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month 
•    Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year 
•    Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000 
•    Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team) 
•    An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands 
•    An excellent pension scheme 

Interested?

Are you interested? Please reply to this vacancy. For additional information, please contact Bob Pijl (bob.pijl@nl.abnamro.com). We look forward to meeting you! 

Process for this role? 

After successfully passing the resume check there will be a total of two interview rounds. After the first interview we will ask you to make a case assignment that you will share in a presentation during the final interview. 

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, and Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for all form an important foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision as a personal bank in the digital era aligns seamlessly with the need for surprising insights and innovative solutions, stemming from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews of equal pay for equal work to ensure fair opportunities. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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Disclaimer externe recruitmentbureaus

Externe recruitmentbureaus dienen een overeenkomst met ABN AMRO BANK N.V. te hebben getekend, uitgegeven door een Talent Acquisition Specialist, om cv's te mogen indienen. Acquisitie wordt daarom niet op prijs gesteld.