Manager, Finance

Help keep our financial story accurate, insightful and future-ready

At ING, we believe people should spend less time worrying about banking and more time doing what matters most to them. Behind that simplicity is a finance team that ensures our business remains transparent, compliant and well-informed. We're looking for a Manager, Finance to join our Tokyo Finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, accounting oversight, controls, and stakeholder management.

If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with analytical thinking and continuous improvement, this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Summary

As Manager, Finance, you will oversee management and financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and effective operational controls. Working closely with internal stakeholders and shared service teams, you will provide accounting insights, coordinate reporting processes, and support finance transformation initiatives.

You will also assess the impact of regulatory changes, business developments, and system enhancements on financial reporting and control frameworks.

About the Team

You will be part of the Finance function in Tokyo, working closely with regional finance teams, Head Office stakeholders, and ING Business Shared Services (IBSS). The team plays a critical role in delivering reliable financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Management Accounting

• Review and analyze management reports prepared by IBSS, including Deal-by-Deal reporting and monthly Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Risk Weighted Assets, and Headcount reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations from accounting and tax perspectives.
• Manage data uploads for financial and risk reporting requirements.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Review daily reconciliations and monthly accounting entries prepared by IBSS.
• Oversee Head Office reporting and validate adjustments where required.
• Respond to regulatory and reporting requirement changes.
• Provide accounting guidance to stakeholders and business partners.

Accounts Payable & General Ledger Oversight

• Review accounts payable schedules and related processes.
• Oversee vendor payments and employee expense claims.
• Review fixed asset, prepaid expense, and other general ledger entries.

Risk, Control & Governance

• Lead finance risk and control activities in line with internal frameworks and regional guidance.
• Perform annual account reviews and account rationalization exercises.
• Support continuous improvement of reconciliation and control processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate reconciliation activities with shared service teams.
• Prepare materials and minutes for ALCO meetings.
• Support regulatory reporting, tax reporting, and other finance activities.
• Drive process improvements and help assess the impact of new systems, business initiatives, and regulatory developments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, management reporting, or finance control within banking or financial services.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Experience working with shared service or offshore service delivery teams is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and business changes and translate them into practical finance solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting system knowledge preferred.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to influence key finance processes within an international banking environment.
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders.
• A collaborative and diverse culture focused on development and innovation.
• Opportunities to drive efficiency improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.

How to Apply

Click the application button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday. We look forward to learning more about you.

Equal Opportunity

Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Studies show men often apply when they meet only part of the requirements. If this role excites you and your experience aligns with many of the key skills, we encourage you to apply.

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About ING

With 65,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what's possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer's interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.