Controller I, Business Control (Japan)

ASM INTRODUCTION

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

 

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

 

In numbers, ASM is:

- 4000+ employees in 15+ countries

- 15+ countries, 4 manufacturing sites, 7 R&D centers

- 2.9B€ Revenues, 50.5% GM, 470M€ Gross R&D in 2024

- High growth, look at our revenues trend: 1.7B€ (2021), 2.6B€ (2023), 2.9B€ (2024)

 

THE GLOBAL PRODUCT FINANCE TEAM

ASM is organized through KPUs (Key Product Unit/Product Line) consolidated into BUs (Business Units) being the highest level of consolidation.

As part of ASM, the GP Finance Team is responsible into supporting Business Partners (BU Head or KPU Head) to achieve key results such as Revenues, Gross Margin, OPEX, CAPEX… In a lesser extent, the team will also support on Balance Sheet and Cash topics.

ASM has developed a strong Financial Shared Service center in Singapore covering 80% of pure accounting duties. Hence, GP Finance team can focus on Business Partnering.

All team members have usual responsibilities of monthly closing, forecasting, yearly budgeting process and reporting on his/her perimeter.

GP Finance Director global expectation is that each team member to act as part of a ONE WORLDWIDE TEAM mindset supporting standardization, cross-countries workshops, increase communication, break silos…

 

 

The KPU Gross Margin Controller:

Monitor and analyze Gross Margin performance across product lines

Identifies trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement

Aligned with the Financial Shared Service for bookings as needed

Prepares detailed reports for senior management

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls related to cost accounting and inventory valuation. Support audits as needed.

 

This role require to do monthly closing, forecasting, reporting and yearly budgeting on his/her scope.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

- 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role at a global company

- Experience in monthly closing/budgeting

- Bicultural (English fluency). Japanese is a plus)

- Understanding of basics of IFRS accounting is a plus

- Experience in the manufacturing industry and knowledge of Bill Of Material and routing is a plus

- Proven record on Finance and reporting tools (SAP, Power BI, Anaplan, RPA…)

 

WHAT THE CANDIDATE WILL GET:

- The company is:

o In a key industry: Semi-conductors are at the heart of current technological revolution

o Fast-growing with a 20% CAGR over the last years

o Highly engaged company on social topics: IED, sustainability…

o A truly international company with many business partners overseas

- The job is:

o A fully empowered position, you take lead on your scope

o Part of the decision-making process by partnering/collaborating with stakeholders

o Working with key Business Partners, so, at the heart of the company

- A competitive pay

- Flexibility in the workplace

 

WHAT THE CANDIDATE NEED:

- Ability to balance working with 2 angles: accounting and business partnering

- Agility to work with international business partners

- Proven collaboration/negotiation/maneuver skills in a matrixial organization

- Willingness to be empowered and accountable for his/her scope

- Constant improvement mindset always looking at benchmark and best practice

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.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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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.