WELCOME TO BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming#TheBiggestJobOnEarth#AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: build your career on our Standalone Transformation).
- In your role, you support the preparation of the Group's external financial reports, including annual and interim financial statements, the management report ("Lagebericht") and regulatory filings, ensuring accurate and IFRS‑compliant reporting outputs.
- Your knowledge is in demand as you contribute to preparing notes and disclosures, performing consistency checks, and reviewing reporting content for alignment with consolidated figures and accounting policies.
- Furthermore, you play an important role in ensuring that group accounting policies and IFRS interpretations defined by Accounting Governance / IFRS are correctly applied and appropriately reflected in all external reporting components.
- In addition, you contribute to translating technical accounting topics into clear and compliant disclosures, supporting the preparation of audit‑ready materials for areas such as business combinations, impairments, provisions and equity‑related topics.
- Last but not least, you collaborate with external auditors and work closely with colleagues from Consolidation, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury, ESG and Investor Relations to ensure consistent messaging, completeness and high‑quality external reporting deliverables. WHAT YOU OFFER
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field - at least 3 years of experience in external reporting, audit or related areas, ideally in an IFRS environment - strong hands-on expertise in IFRS-based external financial reporting and a solid understanding of end-to-end reporting processes including close, disclosure preparation and publication cycles in a group environment - good understanding of group accounting policies and IFRS interpretations, as well as hands-on experience with financial reporting and disclosure tools and their interfaces - proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality - excellent English skills as well as solid familiarity with SAP ERP, disclosure tools and common MS Office applications - clear and effective communication skills, strong analytical thinking, solution orientation and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
What we offer
- A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
- A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
- Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
- Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
- Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
- We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
- We offer sustainable mobility benefits, a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly. HOW TO REACH US
- Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
- You can also reach our recruiting team here
- First information about our application process can be found here
