Business Control Manager

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 Senior Manager, Business Control supports ASM’s core ALD business and new products KPUs, within a fast-paced semiconductor equipment environment. As a key finance partner to BU GMs, this role provides critical insights for decision making and drives process excellence for a team of high performing managers and analysts.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role requires strong organizational, communication, and analytical skill.  As a people manager, this role is expected to not just be a high-performing individual contributor, but a developer of talent that can organize a team around common purpose and vision.

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 BU GMs for ALD and New Products
• Translate data into clear insights, scenarios, and recommendations that influence decisions.
• Drive financial performance discussions through rigorous portfolio management.

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.