(Senior) Specialist External Reporting (m/f/d)

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 role you take ownership of the preparation and publication of the Group’s external financial reports, including annual and interim financial statements, the management report (“Lagebericht”) and regulatory filings, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
• Your expertise is in demand as you manage and further develop the disclosure tool, prepare and review notes and disclosures, and ensure full alignment with consolidated figures, accounting policies and applicable reporting requirements.
• You ensure that group accounting policies and IFRS interpretations defined by Accounting Governance / IFRS are consistently applied and accurately reflected throughout all external reporting outputs.
• You translate complex accounting topics into clear, compliant and decision‑useful disclosures, particularly in areas requiring significant judgment such as business combinations, impairments, provisions and equity‑related matters.
• You act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on reporting‑related matters, coordinating audit requests, discussions and deliverables while explaining reporting judgments and presentation decisions. You also participate in cross‑functional projects (e.g., reorganizations, carve‑outs, acquisitions) with a focus on accounting, external reporting and governance implications.
• Last but not least, you collaborate closely with colleagues from Consolidation, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury, ESG and Investor Relations to orchestrate inputs, ensure consistent messaging and deliver high‑quality, complete and transparent external reporting results.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• at least 5 years of experience in external reporting, audit or related areas, ideally within an IFRS environment dealing with complex accounting topics; leadership experience is an advantage
• strong knowledge of IFRS‑based external financial reporting and a solid understanding of end‑to‑end reporting processes including closings, disclosure preparation and publication cycles in a group environment
• strong analytical and drafting skills to translate complex technical accounting matters into clear, accurate and audit‑ready disclosures, with the ability to appropriately address judgment‑heavy topics in the financial statements
• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
• excellent English skills as well as solid familiarity with SAP ERP, disclosure tools and common MS Office applications
• clear communication and effective stakeholder management skills, acting with confidence when interacting with auditors and cross‑functional finance teams

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• 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.
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
• We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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