Responsibilities:

• Conduct cost analysis, monitoring, reporting, and budgeting for your assigned business area. 

• Liaise with the Finance Manager of the company. 

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive the future development of your business area within the BASF Group. 

• Deliver reliable financial information to support management decision-making and strategic planning. 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of global accounting and charging mechanisms. 

• Lead and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the team. 

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, as well as forecasting and budget planning. 

• Continuously improve and automate reporting to ensure transparency in cost development. 

• Monitor project cost accounting and ensure accurate tracking. 

• Prepare and deliver clear presentations to management. 

• Coordinate management inquiries and structure complex ad-hoc analyses. 

• Ensure compliance with BASF Group’s accounting and controlling guidelines. 

• Conduct training sessions for stakeholders to promote smooth processes and effective knowledge transfer. 
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Controlling, or Accounting. 

• Several years of relevant experience in business or controlling functions is preferred. 

• Strong proficiency in controlling IT tools such as MS Office, SAP BW, SAP CO/CI, and PowerBI. 

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a strong ability to learn and work independently as well as in a team. 

• Team player with a high service orientation and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. 

• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of German is an added advantage but not mandatory.