Controller, Business Control

ASM•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Proficiency with AI tools is ideal.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Maintain internal control procedures related to R&D capitalization.
Ensure adherence to financial policies and best practices; IFRS familiarity preferred.
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.
Manage Anaplan OpEx forecasting across BU1.
Cross-train in Capex processes and management for BU1.
Drive process and systems improvement with teammates.