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BASF Agricultural Solutions BU Controller - Research Triangle Park, NC in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Now hiring! Agricultural Solutions BU Controller - Research Triangle Park, NC
We are looking for a Agricultural Solutions BU Controller to join our AP team in RTP, NC.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
The US Agricultural Solutions BU Controller is expected to be an advisor, decision maker, and trusted business partner to the BU leadership team. They will directly handle financial and strategic steering, forecasting and reporting of business operations, and development of financial KPIs. Strong collaboration and influencing skills are required to work cross-functionally and achieve both long and short-term results. This includes managing strategic and operating financial plans, effective working capital management, and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial policies and procedures. The role also includes overseeing a complex fulfillment (incentives) financial process, ensuring accuracy and integrity in accruals, reconciliation, and payment processes with customers and channel partners, in close collaboration with the US Ag Business Operations Team.
As a Agricultural Solutions BU Controller - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...
Being responsible for the development and monitoring of financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of the business' financial performance (full P&L), with revenue exceeding $2b+.
Analyzing trends, identifying efficiencies, and serving as a trusted business partner for both strategic and operational steering requirements.
Leading a team of two financial analysts, focusing on talent development and effective succession planning within the Regional Controlling Team.
Leading a highly complex area of responsibility related to customer incentive/prepayment programs, including accrual reconciliation, payment, and compliance.
Taking the lead on controlling/finance topics as a member of the US Ag Leadership team, providing ad hoc analysis and recommendations for decision making and optimal business steering.
Maintaining a thorough understanding of the business models to steer P&L and NCC optimization, including product offerings, market differentiation, competition, business path to market, customer incentive process, and related financial controls.
Undertaking ad hoc projects, initiatives, and business modeling as needed.
If you...
Have a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA and/or Master's degree, as well as CPA/CMA, considered a strong plus).
Have 10 years of strong finance/controlling or related fields experience.
Possess strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to lead and motivate team members to cultivate relationships, strive for effectiveness, excellence, and overall value generation.
Exhibit strategic and analytical thinking supported by market and business insights and can challenge, present new ideas, drive change, and influence decisions.
Have a strong entrepreneurial drive with a proven ability to initiate, lead, and execute process improvements, projects, and alternatives for financial steering purposes.
Can prepare and evaluate business scenarios, including sensitivity studies, validation, and developing business steering recommendations.
Possess agility to manage highly complex business requirements, ad-hoc initiatives, and projects.
Are willing to travel up to 25% for this position, subject to business needs and changing requirements.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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