Manager, Finance & Control – FP&A (Operating Expenses & R&D Controlling)
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
As Manager of Finance & Control, you will be part of a highly visible, flexible, and collaborative team within a fast-paced semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment. This role focuses on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with a strong emphasis on operating expense and R&D project controlling. You will work closely with the Director of Finance & Business Control and cross-functional teams to resolve complex business challenges, establish performance metrics, and provide insights that shape future business strategies.
The ideal candidate is a creative but pragmatic, analytical problem-solver who thrives in a hands-on role, acts with urgency, and embraces change. This role requires a solution-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, financial expertise, and the ability to work effectively across global stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop financial projections for operating expenses, capital projects, headcount, and asset depreciation.
- Lead R&D project and operating expense controlling, ensuring alignment with budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives.
- Partner with R&D and engineering teams to monitor project progress, assess financial impact, and support investment decisions.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
- Perform monthly financial close activities including journal entries, cost allocations, and reporting.
- Analyze spending trends and provide actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
- Design and implement automated solutions for recurring FP&A tasks such as data mining, financial modeling, and OpEx forecasting.
- Communicate financial results and recommendations clearly to peers, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience in monthly financial close procedures, including journal entries and reporting.
- Proven ability to analyze and evaluate operating costs and R&D investments.
- Experience with CapEx project controlling and depreciation expense forecasting.
- Skilled in preparing financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills across business units and functions.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting best practices.
- Effective communicator with experience presenting to senior and middle management.
- Proficiency with SAP or other integrated ERP systems.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.