Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst
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**Data:** 30 wrz 2025

**Lokalizacja:** Wroclaw, PL, 50-082

**Firma:** BASF Catalysts

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business.

The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF.

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At BASF, the chemistry is right.

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive financial analyst to support both the **Service Charging Agreement (SCA)** process and **functional controlling activities** , with a focus on the monthly intercompany invoicing cycle and cost transparency.

This role requires strong technical skills in SAP and Excel, along with solid analytical capabilities and the ability to work cross-functionally with global and regional finance teams.

The ideal candidate will not only ensure accuracy and timeliness in charge-out processes between ECMS legal entities, but also provide analytical and controlling support to improve cost planning, forecasting, and performance tracking across functions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Service Charging / Intercompany Invoicing**

+ Assist the SCA responsible in managing the monthly intercompany invoicing cycle.
+ Prepare Excel templates for global and regional service charge-outs.
+ Extract actual booked costs from all SCA-relevant cost centers and apply the latest allocation keys to calculate each ECMS legal entity’s share.
+ Generate intercompany invoices related to SCA using BOT automation tools.
+ Coordinate with local and global finance teams to ensure timely invoice posting at the receiving entities.
+ Prepare and provide journal entry templates for charge-out transactions.
+ Ensure timely posting of journal entries at the sending entities.
+ Maintain and regularly update the SCA charging overview and invoice tracker for transparent and traceable monthly charge-outs.
+ Perform reconciliations of intercompany charge-outs and manage true-up processes to correct variances.
+ Maintain and update service charging characterization documentation.
+ Support the tax team by coordinating the collection and submission of audit documentation.

**Functional Controlling Support**

+ Provide financial planning and analysis support to the functional controller and functional leads (e.g., IT, Legal, Communications, Strategy), including budgeting, forecasting, and actual cost tracking.
+ Develop cost center reports and provide variance analysis with meaningful commentary to enable business decision-making.
+ Support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, ensuring timely delivery of reports to leadership teams to enhance transparency.
+ Monitor cost trends, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
+ Support initiatives related to cost efficiency, investment planning, and headcount tracking.
+ Assist in preparation of presentations and reports for leadership reviews, audits, and strategic meetings.
+ Maintain the integrity of cost center structures and WBS elements in SAP in coordination with functional and local teams.

**Technical Skills and Qualifications:**

+ **Expert knowledge of SAP** (FI/CO modules preferred)
+ **Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel** (pivot tables, formulas, data handling)
+ Experience in intercompany processes, functional cost controlling, or service charge agreements
+ Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a high level of accuracy
+ Effective communication and coordination skills, especially in a global/multinational environment
+ Fluent in English (spoken and written)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
+ Experience with BOT tools and automation for invoicing processes
+ Familiarity with audit and compliance documentation processes

BENEFITS

- Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
- An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
- Health and wellbeing programs helping you to achieve better work-life balance.
- We facilitate flexible and hybrid working.

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