Country Business Controller for East Africa

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Agriculture is all about balance. The balance that is crucial to everyone’s existence - also for our Agricultural Solutions division. We connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.

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**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis and operational support, we invite you to join our team as a Country Business Controller. Make a significant impact on our organization's operational success by leveraging your financial expertise and analytical mindset.

For our Business Unit Agricultural Solutions, we are looking for a skilled and experienced professional to join the team. Your primary focus will be on business operations, financial analysis, and performance reporting of the Country Cluster East Africa.

You will play a crucial role in driving operational efficiency and providing valuable insights to support decision-making and the following will be your main tasks:

- Analyze data, identify operational trends and provide insights to optimize business performance.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to drive operational efficiency.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual performance summaries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with operational objectives.
- Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to assess operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support operational leaders in decision-making by providing financial analysis and recommendations.
- Coordinate and foster compliance with relevant internal control processes.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 4 year of experience in Controlling, Finance or a similar role, preferably in multinational companies.
- Good financial analysis skills plus the ability to understand and support operational objectives are required in order to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and preferably in the use of Power Query/ Power BI and/or Tableau.
- Good communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to effectively share and explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic and multicultural environment.

**BENEFITS**:
Growth opportunities in multinational and multibusiness context.
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**ABOUT US**:
BASF Italia S.p.A. is the main company of the group in Italy. Its products are used in various different sectors such as in construction, agriculture, packaging, and automotive. Solutions and people from BASF Italia, contribute to the success of hundreds of clients that need to successfully take on global challenges: environmental, energetic efficiency, nutrition and mobility

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