Manager Financial & Business Control

Organization

De Volksbank is the parent company of SNS, ASN Bank, RegioBank, and BLG Wonen. With well over 3 million customers, the bank aims to stand out by making a social impact on lives across the Netherlands. For De Volksbank, banking is a way of being of value. This value extends not only to the organization and its employees, customers, or shareholders, but also to society as a whole, across the country, and all year round. Together, De Volksbank invests in a better Netherlands. De Volksbank has over 3,000 FTEs and is headquartered in Utrecht, adjacent to Utrecht Central Station. In addition to having offices in The Hague, Den Bosch, Groningen and Geleen, they have over 200 SNS shops and near 500 RegioBank branch offices across the country.

De Volksbank, along with the broader banking industry, continually encounters a growing array of financial and regulatory requirements established by policymakers and regulators. Committed to staying ahead of the curve, De Volksbank proactively anticipates and adapts to these changes to ensure compliance and drive operational excellence. This forward-thinking approach highlights the need for a dedicated and skilled manager to lead our team of specialists. Are you the leader capable of guiding this team through evolving regulations and propelling our success?

The job profile

As Manager Financial & Business Control, you are part of the Leadership Team (LT) in the Finance Data & Reporting department (Hub FD&R). You manage both the Financial Controllers and the Finance Business Partners in your team and you are ultimately responsible for the Volksbank’s planning & control cycle. In this role, you report to the Director of Finance, Data, and Reporting, and you will collaborate closely with the LT, CFO, ánd Executive Committee. 

Responsibilities:

  • You are end responsible for the financial and non-financial reports and you enable the Volksbank management to take decisions or actions;
  • You are responsible for Volksbank's planning & control cycle. You spearhead the forecasting and budgeting process for Volksbank and its units. You determine and roll out the policies, (financial-) frameworks and guidelines and communicate these to the management and leadership teams;
  • You are the point of contact for strategic, financial processes of Volksbank. For management information, you are the linking pin between the CFO, shareholder, supervisor and the business;
  • You initiate and formulate improvement proposals regarding financial policies and financial processes and procedures. 

"Better for each other’ is our promise to people in the Netherlands. This is what we stand for together with our four bank brands and how we stand out in the banking sector. We deliver on this promise by banking with a human touch and by being of value to customers, employees, the shareholder and society in our business operations. In other words, ‘for each other’."

The ideal candidate

In addition to being an experienced, analytical finance professional, you are a visionary. Ever knowledgeable what drives and thrives in your focus area, you translate the vision into key objectives, milestones and actions. You foresee their impact and consequences across various organizational layers. There you make realistic decisions and base your choices on gathered information and on balancing different interests.

  • A completed, higher degree in a business economics related field, such as Accountancy & Control or Business Administration. A post-master qualification (such as RA, RC, CPA, CMA) is highly advantageous;
  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience within a high-complexity corporate setting;
  • Trusted advisor to senior management, having previous exposure to Executive Committees, Board members and/or Management Teams; 
  • Experience with acting as a business partner in improving the financial performance, process efficiency and on commercial, strategic and organizational matters;
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and at least 5 years of experience in a team lead role managing large teams (10+ FTE), including leadership development, succession planning and training and coaching;
  • Knowledgeable about financial policies, (financial) frameworks and guidelines and the control framework.

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Referentie: LIIC06571