Regional Controller – Vegetable Seeds
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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!
Regional Controller (2302371) – Calgary, AB
Where the Chemistry Happens…
Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. We take pride in reaching more than 500 million consumers every day through our seeds and customers. With more than 2,100 employees in 42 countries we are highly motivated to contribute to a healthier and sustainable world.
We are seeking a Regional Controller at our Calgary, AB or Mississauga, ON sites to be the financial business partner for the regional Marketing and Sales (M&S) Americas organization. This role will proactively steer and support the regional M&S team to achieve financial targets on top and bottom line. This position features a hybrid working arrangement of both onsite and working-from-home days each week.
Formula for Success: You Will…
Pro-actively advise and challenge the regional organization on the current and future financial situation and support the M&S management with full transparency on sales, margins, and cost development.
Help the steering of the business till market performance level by understanding and analyzing trends and its impact on the key performance indicators from regional consolidated market view perspective. This includes tracking of actuals & variances, performing Price-Volume-Exchange Rate – analyses for net sales and margins and identifying opportunities and risks on the latest forecast.
Assist the regional head of M&S to prepare for the monthly business review and explain deviations and suggest measures or actions to overcome deviations in the short term but also with strategic perspective.
Maintaining close collaboration with the M&S team will be essential not only during the monthly forecasting, S&OP as well as budget process. This includes net price setting, the design and implementation of commercial policies, cost discussions as well as the creation of contingency plans.
Performing special assignments as requested, but also reviewing the business models for the various countries and providing credit management guidance.
Qualifications
Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…
Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience, at least 5 years of which are in controlling and financial analysis. MBA preferred.
Strong PC skills in MS office applications, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel functions. Working knowledge 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.
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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Calgary, AB, CA, T3E 7M8
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