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Description
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development. At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp as a Top Employer in Canada and the GTA in 2023, and for many consecutive years prior. We are also thrilled that, for the first time ever in 2023, we have been further recognized by Mediacorp as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity, as well as for Young People. We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Business Unit Controller (2301006) Working Model: Location: Calgary, AB Where the Chemistry Happens… The Business Unit Controller is expected to be an advisor, decision maker and a trusted business partner to the Canada BU leadership team. The BU Controller will be directly responsible for the financial & strategic steering, forecasting & reporting of the business’ operations, as well as development of financial KPIs. This will require strong collaboration and influencing skills to work cross functionally and steer both long and short-term results. This includes the ongoing management of the strategic and operating financial plans, effective working capital management, as well as ensuring that internal and external financial policies and procedures are followed. This role is involved in a highly complex end-to-end fulfillment (rebates/incentives) financial process, ensuring high level of integrity and accuracy as it relates to accruals, reconciliation and payment processes to customers and channel partners. This requires strong collaboration with the CA Customer Solutions Team.
As the BU controller and the face to the business and BASF Canada Inc., this role has high level of operational, strategic, and leadership accountability, with responsibility for talent development across sites and functional areas (e.g., BU Controlling, Site Controlling, Data Management).
Formula for Success: You Will…
Be Responsible for the development and monitoring of financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of business’ financial performance (full P&L). Responsible for analyzing trends, identifying efficiencies and being a trusted business partner for both strategic and operational steering requirements. Lead a team of seven analysts (functional & administrative) with a focus on talent development and effective succession planning within the Regional Controlling Team.
Lead a highly complex area of responsibility as it relates to customer rebate / incentive / prepayment programs. This includes accrual reconciliation, payment, and compliance related areas. As member of the Canada and Controlling Leadership teams, take the lead on business steering, controlling / finance topics, provide ad hoc analysis/input as useful for the business. Establish a set of recommendations for decision making and optimal business steering.
Qualifications
Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…
10+ years of strong finance / controlling experience. Strong leadership and influencing skills are essential. As a leader and supervisor of people, leading and motivating team members to cultivate relationships, strive for effectiveness, excellence and an overall value generation is crucial. Demonstrated strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Excellent strategic and analytical thinking supported by market and business insights. Ability to challenge, present new ideas, drive change and influence decisions. High degree of innovative mindset and creative thinking is essential; role is expected to partner with key stakeholders, management and others in the organization while delivering value and impact. Strong Entrepreneurial drive with proven ability to initiate, lead and execute process improvements, projects, and alternatives for financial steering purposes. Preparation & Evaluation of Business Scenarios; including sensitivity studies, validation, and developing business steering recommendation. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across functions and businesses (NA and Globally). Demonstrated high proficiency in global reporting tools and ability to drive digitization, automation, and simplification. Agility to manage highly complex business requirements, ad-hoc initiatives, and projects. Up to 25% of travel is expected for this position, subject to business needs and changing requirements.
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact
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