ASML

Introduction to the job

As a financial controller - Inventory, you play a key role in managing the accounting, analysis, and reporting for the various activities within the Finance Operations Inventory team. You'll be part of a vibrant, fast-paced, and globally focused environment that offers plenty of opportunities for growth at ASML. Your mission will be to consistently spot and implement improvements that boost the quality and efficiency of our processes, 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’ll be reporting to the team leader of the Finance Operations Inventory team and collaborating with other (finance) departments and external partners such as 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 financial controller - Inventory, your main focus will be on executing and improving the accounting and reporting processes related to inventory, all while ensuring everything aligns with the relevant laws and regulations.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure that all accounting tasks are executed accurately and on time
• Build and showcase a solid understanding of the entire (end-to-end) process, which should be evident in the reports, analyses, and commentaries shared with our business partners across various sectors and business lines
• Execute and enhance our internal control framework and SOX controls for the applicable processes
• Identify and support improvement initiatives in the respective accounting and process areas, for example by driving elimination, standardization, simplification and automation
• Ensure correct and timely internal and external reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS

Education and experience

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• An academic degree in accounting, finance or business economics
• Approx. 5 years of relevant experience, especially in a financial role
• Understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Familiarity with LEAN and its principles
• Understanding of internal controls and SOx compliance
• Experience with SAP would be an advantage
• Familiarity with reporting and automation tools is also a nice bonus

Skills

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

• Affinity with optimizing processes
• A professional and driven mindset, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to go above and beyond
• A team player who genuinely supports colleagues and actively seeks out ways to make improvements and implement changes
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex financial data
• Solid proficiency in IT systems and tools, enabling you to harness technology to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• A commitment to continuous learning, where you can grow, challenge yourself, and maintain a flexible approach focused on ongoing improvement

Other information

The mission of ASML Finance is to add value to ASML by supporting our company’s business and driving financial performance at a world-class level. To make this happen, we strive to be a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making at every level by guiding and implementing cross-sector operational measures and processes. We safeguard the business by ensuring corporate governance, integrity, and effective risk management. We also focus on creating cost-efficient transactional and financial processes on a global scale. Lastly, we foster a learning environment where individuals can grow, challenge one another, and stay committed to continuous improvement with the right balance of flexibility.

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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