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GB/G Financial Reporting Trainer/ Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

 

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

 

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background.  At BASF, careers develop from opportunities. 

 

 


            
 

BASF Overview

 

BASF has successfully partnered India’s progress for more than 130 years. As of the end of 2025, BASF had 2,455 employees in India with 8 production sites and 45 offices throughout the country. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are both part of BASF’s global technology platform. In 2025, BASF registered sales of approximately €2.2 billion to customers in India. Further information is available on www.basf.com/in

 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Reporting Trainer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support knowledge transition and capability development within our Financial Reporting team. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving process handovers from the sending location, documenting process knowledge, and delivering structured training programs to local Indian colleagues. The role requires strong expertise in Financial Reporting processes, hands-on SAP experience, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

The ideal candidate will serve as the bridge between global and local teams, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer, process standardization, and sustainable capability development.

 

What's In It for You

 

  • Be part of building BASF's new Global Hub in India, a flagship transformation initiative
  • Work with a globally integrated team spanning Finance and HR functions
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and structured career pathways
  • Access to BASF's world-class learning & development programs
  • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture
  • Hybrid work model (mix of on-site and remote)

 

Key responsibilities

 

Knowledge Transfer & Transition Management

 

  • Individual contributor who acts as the primary point of contact for process transition from colleagues of sending locations.
  • Design and deliver structured classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training for receiving entity.
  • Translate financial reporting and SAP concepts into clear, practical learning content for varied audiences.
  • Build sustainable process capability through robust documentation, knowledge validation, coaching, and post-training support.
  • Participate in transition sessions, process walkthroughs, and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Ensure smooth and effective handover of responsibilities to the receiving team.

 

Training & Capability Development

 

  • Leverage SAP knowledge to train users on transactional and reporting processes.
  • Design, develop, and deliver functional training programs for Financial Reporting processes.
  • Conduct classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions for new and existing team members.
  • Prepare training materials, user guides, process maps, and job aids.
  • Assess trainee understanding through evaluations, assessments, and feedback sessions.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and recommend development plans to improve team capabilities.
  • Proven ability to conduct knowledge transfer, facilitate training, create process documentation, and assess learner readiness.

 

 

Stakeholder Management

 

  • Collaborate effectively with global teams, particularly sending locations, to ensure successful transition outcomes.
  • Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners.
  • Communicate complex process concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones, including flexibility to coordinate with colleagues from sending location during the transition period.

 

In It for You

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline; CA/CMA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, record-to-report, accounting, controlling, or a shared-services environment.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in financial reporting, including period-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, variance analysis, and financial controls.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Experience working in MNC and Captive GCC experience is preferred

 

Technical Skills

 

  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (ECC and/or S/4HANA) and the ability to explain relevant transactions and processes to end users.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

About BASF

 

At BASF, we believe that great chemistry starts with great people. We foster a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, diverse perspectives are valued, and every employee is empowered to make a meaningful impact. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to continuous growth - both for the business and for the individuals within it.

 

At BASF, your development never stands still. Employees have access to structured learning pathways, international exposure, and cross-functional mobility across a truly global organization. We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity, and we actively invest in the wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth of our people. Whether you are early in your career or bringing deep expertise, BASF offers the scale of a world-leading company with the sense of purpose and community that makes it a place where people genuinely thrive.

 

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Hyderabad, IND
BASF Global Business Services Private Limited
Finance, Controlling & Audit
Permanent
143453
Management
India
On-site