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Senior Finance Manager – Process Automation & Business Control (12 months contract)

ASM International
Equipment EngineeringSingaporeOnsitePosted 6 days ago
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About the role

AI summarised

The Senior Finance Manager will lead finance transformation initiatives focused on continuous improvement, automation, and process simplification across core financial and operational processes. This critical 12-month contract role drives cost savings, enhances forecast accuracy, and strengthens risk management while providing flexible leadership support for business continuity and potential M&A activities.

EquipmentOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute S4 Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives, covering both existing projects and new automation opportunities.
  • Drive end-to-end process simplification and automation across finance and operational workflows, focusing on scalability.
  • Lead pre-post accounting automation, clearly linking cost savings and efficiencies to the P&L and financial reporting.
  • Simplify and automate monthly Latest Estimate (LE) and forecasting processes to reduce cycle time and manual effort.
  • Develop and maintain cost savings and PPV forecasts based on future purchasing commitments for proactive cost management.
  • Conduct continuous improvement on Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory reviews, including risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Streamline open purchase order (PO) risk assessments by partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations.
  • Improve labor and production variance analyses, ensuring timely root-cause analysis and accountability for corrective measures.
  • Provide leadership coverage and backfill critical finance roles to ensure business continuity.
  • Support M&A-related work, including financial analysis, integration planning, and process stabilization.

Requirements

  • Minimum 12-15 years of progressive finance experience.
  • Degree in Accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CMA).
  • Proven track record in process automation, continuous improvement, and finance digitalization within SAP ERP/S4 environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing or operations finance (inventory, labor, cost variances).
  • Proficiency with SAP ERP systems and advanced financial modeling skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in fast-moving, technology-driven organizations.
  • Strategic mindset with proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cost/productivity improvements.