This job is not a standard Finance position

Eager to support a business that is in a growing positionEnjoys helping teams make better decisions and execute properlyLove to drive actions through solid analysis and reliable financialsAble and willing to speak up in meetings with finance peers and key stakeholders

THE PRIORITIES FOR THE ROLE

This position reports to China Finance Manager. The major responsibility is to support cost controlling operations in order to manage both business and financial performance of China CS Field Operations by working closely with ASML China’s Customer Support (CS) Teams. Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for processing and making analysis of monthly operational expenses fluctuations, forecasting operational expenses, identifying drivers of cost effectiveness and making action plan proposalSupport senior finance business partner for yearly budgeting processes by engaging with cost center owners to agree, review and align on activities and costsSupport senior finance business partner in doing financial report after completion of business planning (MOR, TAP, etc.)Effective, insightful, and accurate reporting and review of opex costs with budget holders periodically to ensure effective contract of spendProvide finance reports to monitor KPI, identify drivers of variances and provide insightful storyline to business ownersProvide China service business team quality financial calculation for their commercial proposals and support senior finance business partner in commercial proposal review before local DSTFinance review and approval over operational spend requestSupport certain product cost controlling initiatives by providing finance insightsCollaborate and coordinate with other function owners in the perspective of cost operation, incl corporate controllers, HR, CSCM, Quality etcImprove data collection, develop automated financial reporting and forecasting tools. Leading efforts to leverage technology to increase productivity and efficiencyBuild up and set up report structure, process flow, and contribute to the continuous improvementSupport other ad hoc requests from senior finance business partner and China finance managers

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate needs to have solid finance analysis skill and basic business acumen.  This individual should have a successful track record in support seniors to develop and oversee strong financial controls, planning, and analysis. Key competencies required include:

Basic business acumen and solid analytical skills – The candidate must have solid  finance analytical abilities, able to provide reliable financial results on complicated business case and evaluate them in reasonable way under senior’s direction and supervision. Semiconductor industry knowledge is not a must but will be preferred.

Good Communications Skills – The candidate must be a good communicator with the members of the business team, customer support team, finance share service team, finance control sales team and local business control team. This individual must have good presentation skills (orally and written), and be able to think and answer questions with the appropriate level of detail and understanding, and demonstrate a knowledge and grasp of the business to gain respect and trust.

Leadership Potential and “Can-do” Mentality  – The candidate is expected to support seniors to manage and control business actively in real time, not just reporting the performance after the fact. He/she will question plans and results, pushing for improvements and enhancements, and challenging the management.

Team Building Skills – The candidate must be a team play and demonstrates the ability to build strong and open working relationships characterized by mutual respect between managers, peers and within the organization.

LOCATION

China, Shanghai

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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