Finance process improvement expert

Introduction to the job

In this role as a Finance process improvement expert / Finance business process expert, you help shape the next generation of ASML’s finance processes. You will contribute directly to ASML’s mission by designing scalable, automated and future-proof service accounting flows that support global growth. In this role, you will work on the foundation in SAP S/4HANA and the finance data model, ensuring systems and processes keep pace with ASML’s fast-expanding business.

Role and responsibilities

As a Finance business process expert, you act as the hands-on specialist who defines, builds and improves finance processes with a strong focus on service accounting. You take ownership, lead decisions and collaborate closely with finance, IT and architecture teams to ensure successful transformation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Design and build end-to-end finance processes for SAP S/4HANA, with a strong focus on service accounting.
• Drive improvements in performance management using best practices in processes, data structures and technology.
• Work with finance teams, business process owners and business and IT architects to translate business needs into system designs.
• Lead and support adoption of new processes by explaining, testing and validating solutions with end users.
• Embed internal controls in process designs and support automation initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between finance processes, master data and the finance data model.
• Contribute expert knowledge during ERP migration activities and help shape future standards.

Education and experience

You bring a strong background in finance operations, service accounting and SAP-based process design. You have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in finance process design, service accounting or financial operations.
• Deep knowledge of SAP finance solutions (SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA).
• Experience with complex business processes, preferably in the service order flows, contracts and billing domain.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as RPA.
• Experience with ERP migrations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of SAP revenue accounting (RAR) is a plus.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Communicate complex finance and -system topics in a clear and structured way.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across finance, IT and business teams.
• Take ownership and lead decisions with confidence.
• Show a proactive and curious mindset, always seeking process improvements.
• Adapt quickly to change and guide others through transformation.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Stay focused on delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Other information

You will join the Transformation & Digital Finance department and report to the Team Lead Business Process Experts. This position may require limited travel. ASML offers extensive opportunities for professional development, international collaboration, and growth within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.