Manager financial control - OPEX

Introduction to the job 

As a Manager financial control - OPEX, you play a key role in coaching the team and managing the accounting, analysis, and reporting for the various activities within the Finance Operations General department. You'll be part of a vibrant, fast-paced, and globally focused environment that offers plenty of opportunities for growth at ASML.  

At ASML, we’re always focused on making sure that our people, processes, and information work together to help us reach our ambitious business goals. This is especially important in an exciting era of automation, digitalization, robotics, data mining, and artificial intelligence, as we pave the way for ASML’s future growth and success.  

Your mission will be to coach your team, set priorities and consistently spot and implement improvements that boost the quality and efficiency of our processes, safeguard compliance, nurture our culture of excellence and innovation, and make a meaningful contribution to our world-class Finance Operations team. 

Role and responsibilities 

You will join the Finance Operations Europe team, which is part of ASML Business Services (ABS). The finance operations team is responsible for the accounting of the financials, performing internal controls, providing valuable data insights, narrating the story behind the numbers and driving improvements that really make a difference. You will be reporting to the manager of Finance Operations General and collaborating with other (finance) departments and external partners, like auditors. Your contributions will help shape the future of our finance operations department and play a vital role in driving ASML's success. 

As a Manager financial control - OPEX, you will use your expertise to ensure accurate accounting, lead and develop your team, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous process improvement. You will also play an important role in the transition to our future ERP landscape. In this dynamic, international environment, you will help shape a world-class end-to-end Record-to-Report process that strengthens compliance, builds digital capabilities, advances automation and AI-enabled ways of working, and improves management accounting to support better decision-making. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of 3 FTE finance professionals and support their performance, development, and growth as well as guide them in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations
• Execute, assess, and strengthen the internal control framework and SOx controls for relevant processes
• Drive innovation while maintaining strong governance, risk awareness, and compliance
• Build a strong understanding of the end-to-end process and reflect this in high-quality reporting, analysis, and business commentary
• Develop a strong stakeholder network and represent Finance Operations with influence and credibility
• Support external audits by ensuring a smooth and well-prepared audit process

Education and experience 

To be considered for this role, you should have: 

• A Master’s degree in finance or accounting, along with being a Chartered Accountant or Controller (CPA/RA/RC) 
• 8-12 years of solid experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a financial control setting 
• At least 3 years of experience in managing teams 
• You have a good grasp of US GAAP and IFRS 
• Understanding of internal controls and SOx compliance 
• International working experience

 
Skills 

To thrive in this position, you'll need these key qualities: 

• A professional mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a willingness to go the extra mile 
• A collaborative team player who supports and coaches others and is able to connect effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization 
• A proactive self-starter who performs well in a dynamic and ambitious environment and is committed to continuous learning and personal growth
• A digital innovative and forward-looking mindset with curiosity about emerging technologies 
• A strong drive to optimize processes and continuously improve ways of working 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear business narratives 
• Solid proficiency in IT systems and tools to streamline processes, improve data accuracy and support integrated reporting