Head of Finance

Company Name: ASML
Location: San Jose, CA, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $233,625 – $389,375 yearly
Industry: Finance / Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing

Job Overview

ASML is a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, designing, developing, and servicing the advanced lithography machines essential for producing microchips. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance, who will serve as the Director of Finance for ASML’s Brion and HMI business units and Director for Finance Business Control, to join our team in San Jose, CA. This Full-time, Executive-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to directly control and drive the financial performance of key business units, significantly impacting ASML’s strategic direction and bottom line.

As Head of Finance, you will bring an overall business view, deep P&L knowledge, and the ability to connect people and challenge at various organizational levels. You will be instrumental in coordinating financial performance reviews, managing and developing a high-performance finance team, and supporting product and business strategy definitions. If you are a seasoned financial leader with a proven track record as a senior controller, a strategic mindset that balances long-term vision with short-term results, and a passion for driving financial excellence in a high-tech manufacturing environment, ASML invites you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control and drive P&L performance as a strategic business partner for ASML’s Brion and HMI business units.
• Coordinate crucial financial performance review processes, including monthly reviews, budget cycles, long-term plans, and dashboard reporting.
• Manage and develop a high-performance finance team, fostering growth and accountability.
• Lead target setting initiatives and drive progress of sales, cost improvements, and product development efforts.
• Support the definition of both product and business strategy, providing financial insights and challenges.
• Oversee the coordination, preparation, and communication of P&L and supporting analysis, conclusions, and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Provide clear insight into progress on main drivers for meeting targets, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Support and challenge product management with realistic business cases, ensuring financial viability.
• Analyze and challenge volume price agreements, providing critical input to the sales deal structuring team.
• Provide insight and drive progress on the product development roadmap and cost-down initiatives.
• Develop and inspire a strong finance team, promoting continuous learning and excellence.
• Ensure intensive collaboration with various sectors, business insights teams, and business line control teams.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-sector/Business Line finance improvement projects, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting and financial processes.
• Perform complex ad-hoc business analyses to support strategic initiatives and problem-solving.
• Apply 8+ years as a senior controller of a business unit, demonstrating executive-level financial leadership.
• Possess the ability to connect people, negotiate, and challenge effectively at various levels in the organization.
• Maintain an overall business view (full P&L) with comprehensive knowledge of various sectors influencing Business Line (BL) results.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a long-term strategy and balance between long-term and short-term results.
• Possess CPA/MBA (preferred) credentials, indicating advanced financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Executive-Level (8+ years as senior controller).
• Education Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required, with CPA/MBA preferred.
• Required Skills:
  • 8+ years as a senior controller of a business unit.
  • Ability to connect people, negotiate, and challenge at various levels in the organization.
  • Overall business view (full P&L) with knowledge of various sectors influencing Business Line (BL) results.
  • Ability to develop a long-term strategy and balance between long-term and short-term results.
  • CPA/MBA (preferred).
  • Proven ability to control and drive P&L performance as a business partner.
  • Skilled in coordinating financial performance review processes (monthly reviews, budget, long-term plan, dashboards).
  • Experience managing and developing a high-performance finance team.
  • Proficient in target setting and driving progress of sales, cost improvements, and product development.
  • Ability to support the definition of product and business strategy.
  • Skilled in coordination, preparation, and communication of P&L and supporting analysis, conclusions, recommendations.
  • Proven ability to provide insight into progress on main drivers for meeting targets.
  • Experience supporting and challenging product management with realistic business cases.
  • Proficient in analyzing and challenging volume price agreements, providing input to the sales deal structuring team.
  • Ability to provide insight and driving progress on product development roadmap and cost-down initiatives.
  • Skilled in developing and inspiring a strong finance team.
  • Capability in ensuring intensive collaboration with sectors, business insights, and business line control teams.
  • Experience participating and/or leading cross-sector/Business Line finance improvement projects.
  • Proven ability to drive improvements in reporting and processes.
  • Skilled in performing ad-hoc business analyses.

Salary and Benefits

This Full-time Head of Finance (Director of Finance for ASML’s Brion and HMI business units, and Director for Finance Business Control) position offers an exceptional annual salary ranging from $233,625 – $389,375 yearly. ASML is committed to providing a comprehensive and attractive benefits package designed to support the overall well-being and professional growth of our executive leaders. This typically includes robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans, generous paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, executive incentive plans, opportunities for continuous professional development, and a dynamic work environment at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time position based in San Jose, CA, United States. You will work within a professional corporate environment, engaging at an executive level with various business units, sectors, and cross-functional teams. The role demands strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership skills. You will be expected to balance analytical work with high-level stakeholder engagement, including negotiations and presentations. The environment is fast-paced and globally-oriented, typical of a leading Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing company, requiring adaptability and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously. Occasional travel may be required for global meetings or business unit engagements.

Why Work with Us

At ASML, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, a crucial industry that underpins virtually every aspect of modern technology. We are a pioneering force, designing and developing the lithography machines essential for creating the world’s most advanced microchips. As Head of Finance for our Brion and HMI business units and Director for Finance Business Control, your role is pivotal in driving financial excellence, shaping business strategy, and ensuring the continued growth and profitability of key divisions.

We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your extensive expertise in Finance and executive leadership will be highly valued. You will be empowered to control P&L performance, inspire a high-performance finance team, and make strategic recommendations that directly impact our global success. If you are a results-driven financial executive with a passion for driving performance and a desire to make a tangible impact on the cutting-edge of technology, ASML offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.