About the job
This 12-month contract role, based in Singapore, centers on leading finance transformation efforts for ASM International. The Senior Finance Manager – Process Automation & Business Control will focus on driving continuous improvement, automation, and process simplification across both finance and operational areas. The position aims to increase cost efficiency, improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen inventory and risk management, and support scalable finance operations. Leadership for key finance functions and support for business continuity are also core to this role, with potential involvement in M&A activities.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement & Automation (S4 CIP)
- Lead and implement S4 Continuous Improvement Program initiatives, including both ongoing projects and new automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver finance automation projects that have clear business cases and measurable outcomes.
- Align CIP initiatives with finance transformation objectives, system roadmaps, and internal control requirements.
Process Simplification and Automation
- Drive simplification and automation of finance and operational workflows to enhance scalability and long-term sustainability.
- Oversee pre- and post-accounting automation, ensuring cost savings and efficiency improvements are reflected in P&L statements and financial reports.
- Simplify and automate the monthly Latest Estimate (LE) and forecasting processes to reduce cycle times, manual effort, and the risk of errors.
- Develop and maintain forecasts for cost savings and purchase price variance (PPV) based on future purchasing commitments, supporting proactive cost management and informed decision-making.

