Finance Business Partner – Expenses

Job title: Finance Business Partner – Expenses

Company: ING


Job description: ING is proud to be recognised as Australia’s most recommended bank—committed to simplicity, innovation, and building financial wellbeing. At the heart of our strategic decision-making is sound financial stewardship, and that’s where you come in.As Finance Business Partner – Expenses, you’ll be a true business partner in supporting our Retail and Business Banking divisions with the express aim of helping them to reduce cost. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to help them make smart cost decisions, forecast accurately, manage their FTE resourcing, and maximise value from every dollar spent.This position requires deep financial acumen and hands-on experience in expense management across business functions, ensuring that forecasting, cost modelling, and financial insights support efficient resource allocation and informed strategic decision-making.Ready to make an impact?What you’ll do

• Partner with business leaders to manage expenses, support resource planning, and provide clear advice on financial performance
• Build driver-based expense models and deliver actionable insights through high-quality reports and commentary
• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles, challenging assumptions and improving forecast accuracy
• Analyse actuals vs. budget, support scenario modelling and contract decisions
• Work with Finance and Data teams to streamline reporting, automate processes, and drive system improvements (Oracle EPM)
• Support ad hoc strategic projects tied to ING’s broader priorities

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in finance business partnering with a strong focus on expense management
• A qualified accountant (CA or CIMA preferred)
• Proven skills in building and maintaining driver-based forecasting models
• Experience advising stakeholders and helping them navigate financial outcomes—especially for non-finance audiences
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM or similar planning/reporting tools
• Hands-on mindset and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About UsAt ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)Need more?
Contact Mark Montgomery onApplications close Friday 27th June 2025Before you apply
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your managerING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFi XPRT Survey, February 2021 – July 2021 (n = 31,903) when compared to customers of 20 other banks operating in Australia.#LI-DNI

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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:41:59 GMT

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