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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 Analyst (2301469) - Calgary, AB

Where the Chemistry Happens…

This role supports the financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and reporting of the market cost for AP Canada, and directly supports the AP Canada Controller, while strengthening the Value based management. The role also analyzes trends and the impact on KPIs from a local legal entity and globally consolidated market view perspective. Finally, this role makes process and simplification recommendations, and may participate in their execution.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Forecast budget, analyze and report the market cost at the Divisional (OD) country level to the Business Controller.

• Through the lens of financial and accounting experience, recommend improvements that meet all compliance requirements, as well as clarity and transparency on the business development.

• Prepare monthly reports / dashboards using data from key business systems while driving digitalization initiatives and reviewing data for potential errors and seeks resolution to maintain long-term data integrity.

• Understanding and analyzing trends, changes, developments and its impact on the KPIs from local legal entity and globally consolidated market view perspective with the need to bridge both views on the financial development, considering the information needs of all stakeholders.

• Strengthen the capabilities in the combined crop protection, seed and seed treatment business and train all members of the organization to identify and realize their contribution to the defined KPIs.

Qualifications

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience. MBA or CPA preferred.

• At least 5 years experience in controlling and financial analysis.

• Strong PC skills in MS office applications, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel functions. Working knowledge of PowerBI or similar reporting tools a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work in an international team environment and across functional boundaries.

• Highly motivated with strong self-directed capabilities to work in a partially virtual environment.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data and assumptions relative to budgets, forecasts, actual reporting and long-term business plans / models. Ability to connect knowledge obtained from various sources in evaluating / analyzing.

• Good working knowledge of international accounting policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of SAP software.

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 [email protected] with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.

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