Product Controller

Join NIBC’s Finance Department as a Product Controller

Summary

NIBC's Finance department is looking for a Product Controller within its Product Control team.

What will you do?

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Product Controller. You will be responsible for the correct and accurate accounting and reporting of NIBC's product portfolio. This is achieved by using insight and overview, conducting controls, making valuations, and performing performance monitoring of the portfolios. Through in-depth analysis, you will evaluate the performance of the product portfolios and the accurateness of the accounting processes. With your support, the Finance department is able to create relevant insights and contribute to strategic decision-making. Hence, this position entails a fusion of financial analysis, accounting, valuation, and collaboration across various teams.

Your team

As a Product Controller you will join the Product Control team of NIBC’s Finance department. Within the Finance department, the Product Control team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of (financial) reporting for NIBC’s product portfolios, valuation of financial instruments, the execution of hedge accounting and controlling the portfolios managed by the different businesses, as well as performing the monthly closing procedures and preparing the IFRS-based financial statements and disclosures for NIBC. Within the team, with a mix in experience and backgrounds, we strive for an informal, collegial atmosphere where respect, appreciation and positivity are core values.

NIBC as organization

Founded in 1945 to finance the visionary entrepreneurs who helped rebuilding the Netherlands after the second World War, NIBC was closely collaborating while professionally supporting companies and individuals in realizing their dreams and goals with a sustainable future in mind. As a multicultural midsize bank with a working environment that is best described as dynamic and ambitious, we share a forward-thinking, can-do attitude with our employees and clients which we call our THINK YES mentality. Our corporate values are Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. By building our company on optimism and mutual trust, and with our THINK YES mentality, NIBC is an enterprising bank that enables ambitions.

The Finance department supports management with information to effectively steer the organization with timely, reliable and relevant information. It ensures NIBC is compliant with applicable laws and regulations regarding financial and regulatory reporting. The department constantly refines the design, implementation and maintenance of the operating model that fits NIBC’s business strategy of constant development of new commercial efforts.

What’s in it for you?

NIBC provides an ambitious environment where together we strive to create a fantastic workplace where you feel safe and challenged to be the best version of yourself. This is in line with our Professional, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial values. In addition, you will receive a competitive salary, plus:

• Several ways to support your development personally and professionally, a.o.: Personal development budget, to spend at your own discretion, professional budget provided by your manager, to develop yourself in your work;
• NIBC embraces the Hybrid way of Working. This means that we support working from home as well as encouraging our colleagues to come to the office. NIBC's guideline is to spend at least half of the working time at the office;
• Travel expenses or NS Business Card 1st class;
• 32 holidays (which do not have to be registered);
• Excellent pension scheme (26% NIBC contribution);
• A voucher to improve your home office;
• The opportunity to take ownership and show initiative in your role. We are always open to new ideas, and encourage to use your voice;
• The nature of our Grow to Make a Difference program enables you to be in charge of your own development;
• Two staff associations: YoungNIBC and MyLeisure;
• Vitality program, annual company-wide sports & leisure days;
• Monthly internet allowance;
• Laptop and a company phone;
• Excellent facilities at the office (Coffee corner, Restaurant, Exchange bar);
• Last but not least, a fun workplace in which diversity and inclusion is valued. 🏳️‍🌈

What do you bring?

• You have completed a relevant degree in Finance or Financial Economics;
• You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting for financial instruments, including derivatives;
• Fluent language skills in English and Dutch.

Personality & skills

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and identify trends;
• You have strong problem-solving skills to address (financial) challenges;
• Ability to conduct variance analysis and derive actionable insights;
• A ‘control’-mindset;
• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and analysis;
• Familiarity with a wide range of financial products;
• Ability to assess and understand the financial implications of product features and structures;
• You thrive as a team player, bringing a positive mindset to collaborative efforts;
• Demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility, you are enthusiastic about continuous learning;
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment;
• You have effective communication skills.