Business Controller - Agricultural Solutions

LOCATION

Melbourne, AUS

COMPANY

BASF Australia Ltd.

JOB FIELD

Finance, Controlling & Audit

JOB TYPE

Permanent

JOB ID

144966

FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS

Hybrid

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees contribute to the BASF Group’s success worldwide. Our business comprises the Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions segments.

We want to contribute to a better world with enhanced quality of life for everyone. That is why we have firmly anchored the three pillars of sustainability – the economy, environment and society – into our corporate purpose, our strategy, our targets and our operations. They are the core of what we do, a driver for growth and an element of our risk management.

We believe that chemistry has a critical role to play in achieving greater sustainability. We are determined to move forward in this respect.

Our employees are at the forefront of this transformation, across every role and function in the organization. Join us today in shaping a sustainable future together.

About The Role

At BASF we are entering an exciting time within our Agriculture business with an existing portfolio of world class products and a pipeline of new products that will bring significant benefits to the agriculture industry.

As our Business Controller, you will be a trusted finance business partner to BASF's Agricultural Solutions business, providing insights that drive performance, profitability and strategic decision-making. You'll work closely with business leaders to analyse financial results, challenge assumptions, improve processes and help steer the business towards its operational and financial goals.

How You Will Do It

• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, performance analysis and recommendations that support commercial decision-making.
• Monitor sales, costs and profitability against operational plans, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities to support business performance and resource allocation.
• Deliver meaningful reporting and analysis to local and regional stakeholders, translating data into actionable business insights.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and strengthen financial controls to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and support audit activities to ensure strong governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

What We Look For

To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and a genuine passion for partnering with the business to influence outcomes. You'll enjoy turning complex financial information into meaningful insights and thrive in a collaborative environment where your recommendations can shape business decisions.

You will:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, with CPA is preferred.
• Have at least 5 years' experience in financial analysis business partnering or controlling business partnering roles.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide practical business recommendations.
• Have experience influencing stakeholders and partnering with business leaders to drive performance and decision-making.
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, process improvement or business transformation initiatives.
• Be an effective communicator who can simplify complex financial information for diverse audiences.

What We Can Offer You

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to suit each one of our global team. By creating chemistry with us, you can look forward to:

• A diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process
• A competitive parental leave policy, regardless of gender, and a supportive return to work plan
• Give back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme
• 4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year
• Opportunities to apply for international assignments – the perks of a global business!

Connect to Create Chemistry

If you’d like to join a diverse global business and create chemistry for a sustainable future, we want to hear from you!

Click ‘apply’ below.

Offers of employment will be subject to background checks including references, police checks and may include a pre-employment medical.

Beware, Job Applicants.

At BASF, we are committed to providing a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of job scams and fraudulent job postings.

• Only apply through the official BASF Career website to ensure your application is received by us.
• Be cautious of unsolicited job offers or communications that do not come from official BASF email addresses.
• Verify any doubtful communications through our HR department.
• Never provide personal information or make payment as part of the application process.

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