WELCOME TO BASF
We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.
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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: Build Your Career on Our Standalone Transformation).
- In this your role, you take end‑to‑end responsibility for the correct and efficient execution of the group financial consolidation process for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and a fully auditable consolidation trail.
- You drive the operational consolidation control framework throughout the closing cycle by applying consolidation rules consistently, reviewing complex submissions, and proactively guiding service units and local finance teams on deviations and required corrective actions.
- As a subject matter expert, you independently analyze and resolve complex legal and technical consolidation challenges, including intercompany mismatches, foreign currency translation, impacts of organizational changes, and other IFRS‑related topics.
- You play a key role in shaping and enhancing the technical consolidation landscape by contributing to the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of the system architecture, while monitoring and implementing new functionalities and releases.
- You take part in cross‑functional initiatives such as reorganizations, carve‑outs, acquisitions, and system or process transformations—ensuring that accounting and consolidation implications are fully addressed.
- You safeguard data quality and transparency by steering variance analyses, coordinating structured follow‑ups, and ensuring clear documentation, while acting as a competent counterpart to auditors and other stakeholders.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- at least five years of relevant experience in group consolidation and financial reporting in an IFRS environment, ideally with exposure to complex accounting structures. Prior leadership or coordination experience is an advantage
- deep expertise in consolidation processes, systems, and technical accounting topics, including intercompany logic, foreign currency effects, and structural changes
- excellent English skills, along with strong proficiency in SAP ERP, consolidation tools and common MS Office applications
- strong analytical and conceptual abilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, enabling you to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
WHAT WE OFFER
- Responsibility within a leading international agricultural company.
- Working in a fully international global environment with continuous exchange with colleagues across Agricultural Solutions worldwide.
- Opportunity to contribute to a robust and future-oriented governance environment.
- A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
- A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.
- A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
HOW TO REACH US
Isabel Maisack (isabel.maisack@basf.com) will be happy to answer your questions for this position.
ABOUT US
Find out more about BASF Agricultural Solutions here.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.
By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.
United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.