GD/C - Controlling Specialist (M/F/D)

Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
•    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.