Senior Manager Controlling and Business Services - Global Digital Farming (m/f/d)

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. 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. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Within the globally operating Digital farming business, we strive for data-driven business steering from controlling, procurement and finance.

• As Controlling and Business Services Head, you and your team are responsible for monthly and annual reporting on the digital farming business in all countries and regions, as well as preparing comments and presentations on all financial matters.
• You drive the conceptual development of Digital Farming's internal reporting and accounting systems.
• Furthermore, you conduct systematic and ad-hoc analyses of the most important sales and cost drivers (digital product and country view) and present conclusions, proposals for actions or countermeasures to the Gloabal Digital Farming Core Leadership Team.
• In your new position, you carry out the annual budget processes for all countries and regions (business plan, cost items, fixed costs, FTE, turnover development) and draw conclusions for the AP Executive Leadership Team.
• You ensure efficient and legally compliant procurement processes and prepare annual financial statements for BASF Digital Farming GmbH.
• In addition, you are a member of the Global Digital Farming Core Leadership Team and representative of Digital Farming in the Global Controlling Leadership Team of Agricultural Solutions, where you act as a point of contact for all regional and country controllers to ensure a consistent approach to DF.

• university degree in business administration or similar subject areas
• at least 5 years of work experience with initial leadership experience
• expert knowledge in controlling and reporting
• analytical thinking skills and a systematic approach to identifying and correcting errors
• very good communication skills in German and English

• inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• location-specific preventive services (e.g. medical check-up or flu vaccination) to support your health
• 30 days of vacation as well as the possibility of special leave and sabbatical model
• mobile working in Germany
• flexible working time models (e.g. part-time employment or job sharing)
• free Deutschlandticket and attractive leasing options for your personal job bike
• subsidies for moving costs, parking fees and lunch

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

xarvio Digital Farming Solutions powered by BASF is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture optimizing crop production. xarvio offers digital products, based on a global leading crop model platform, which deliver independent field-zone-specific agronomic advice enabling farmers to produce their crops most efficiently and sustainable. The xarvio products FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS are being used by farmers in multiple countries across the globe. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is equally as innovative as our products: we have a global network and work with agile methodologies in a start-up atmosphere. Join our team! Learn more about xarvio at www.xarvio.com or visit any of our social media channels.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.