Controller, Business Control

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.  

The KPU (Key Product Unit) Controller will directly support our New Products group and manage broad-based OpEx and Capex processes and analyses within one of our Business Units (BUs) and ASM Americas. As a key finance partner to GMs and product leads, this role provides critical insights for decision making and maintains strong controls and reporting discipline. 

This is a hands-on, highly visible role that requires strong organizational, communication, and analytical skill.  Partnership with other KPU controllers and analysts is required to further mature best-in-class systems and processes as we enter an AI-based future. 

Culture note: We operate with small, high-impact teams. Ownership is expected, accountability is clear, and impact is visible. 

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Decision Support 

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to New Products GM and product heads 

• Translate data into clear insights, scenarios, and recommendations that influence decisions. 

• Control burn rate based on execution to clear commercial and technical milestones. 

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management 

• Own full P&L support for the business, including revenue, margin, OpEx, and strategic investments. 

• Lead annual planning, monthly forecasting, and close process; communicate variances and key drivers of financial performance to senior management. 

• Prepare and maintain P&L projections and management reporting packages for monthly and quarterly reviews. 

Governance and Controls 

• Maintain internal control procedures related to R&D capitalization. 

• Ensure adherence to financial policies and best practices; IFRS familiarity preferred. 

Analytics, Automation & Continuous Improvement 

• Automate recurring activities (e.g., data extraction, forecasting models, reporting workflows) to reduce manual effort. 

• Support design and implementation of new business process flows in a global, matrixed environment. 

• Contribute to cross-functional finance initiatives that elevate planning, reporting, and business insight.  Proficiency with AI tools is ideal. 

Team Partnership 

• Manage Anaplan OpEx forecasting across BU1. 

• Cross-train in Capex processes and management for BU1. 

• Drive process and systems improvement with teammates. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Predictable outcomes: Accurate, actionable forecasts that improve business predictability. 

• Influence: Strong partnerships with KPU heads; insights that shape decisions. 

• Transparency: Clear performance narratives and disciplined cost control. 

• Efficiency: Increased automation and scalable reporting that frees time for value-add analysis. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 

• 3-5 years of relevant finance experience, including FP&A, forecasting, and month-end close. 

• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset. 

• Proven ability to partner with and influence cross-functional stakeholders at multiple levels. 

• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems (SAP preferred). 

• Experience with forecasting tools such as Anaplan and reporting/visualization tools like PowerBI. 

• Strong communication skills and experience presenting insights to management. 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification. 

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization. 

• Background in semiconductor, high technology, or manufacturing environments. 

• Experience with data visualization and advanced financial modeling. 

Our Culture & How Finance Works 

We emphasize ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Roles are broad in scope, expectations are ambitious, and results are visible. 

In Finance, this means: 

• Business ownership of forecasts, P&L insights, and recommendations—not just reporting. 

• Practical judgment—financial rigor applied with business context. 

• Decision-driving analytics—insights that influence leaders, not just explain outcomes. 

• Candor and transparency—direct, fact-based communication built on trust. 

• High autonomy and accountability—comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action. 

Why Join Us 

• High-impact, visible role supporting a critical growth business. 

• Daily partnership with senior leadership across multiple regions. 

• Exposure to complex business models in a global, fast-evolving industry. 

• Strong emphasis on analytics, automation, and continuous improvement. 

• Clear career pathways within FP&A, Business Control, and broader Finance leadership.