Controller I, Business Control

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Controller I, Business Control, based in Singapore, to drive robust product cost analysis, process improvement, data transformation and AI adoption initiatives, and support daily finance operations within Global Operations (GOPS).

The ideal candidate is highly energetic, detailed and hands-on. This position requires a solution-oriented candidate with a combination of business acumen, knowledge of the best financial practices, and an analytical mindset. The candidate must have the ability to draw key findings from a large data set and provide data driven solutions that are organized and simple to understand. The candidate must have the ability to work well with diverse stakeholder groups across the globe to solve business problems; good communication skills are a must.

This is an individual contributor role and reports to the Director, Business Control. He/she expects to work very closely with GOPS Finance Business Partners and various other stakeholders in GOPS organization, Finance Shared Service team and other Business Units/Service Units.

• Responsible for quarterly and yearly standard cost review/update and perform ad-hoc standard cost revision and cost roll requests.
• Responsible for the actual cost calculation of systems / products and analysis of the variance between the pre and post shipment cost calculations.
• Responsible for monthly forecast of systems / products and review with Business Unit(s).
• Support month-end activities and prepare journal entries.
• Develop and maintain “expert-level” knowledge around various business processes and operational and financial data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within process areas to drive scale and efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of AI tools and technologies to automate routine tasks, enhance financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes.
• Lead, support or manage ad-hoc global finance projects and key workstreams that may arise in line with business requirements, as needed from a finance perspective.

• University graduate and above in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of costing and analysis experience preferred from manufacturing background.
• Familiar with product costing in a manufacturing environment / process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
• Proven experience of working in a hands-on role and in a changing environment.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, TM1 and etc) and AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, predictive analytics).
• Possess some data programming skills for data extraction like SQL, Python and etc.
• Strong influencing skills that deliver collaborative outcomes.
• Experience in system implementation / planning tools / process improvement.
• Organized and methodical; Possess project management skill.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.