Working Student for Sustainability Upskilling in Corporate Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)

At Corporate Finance@BASF, we do not just focus on figures, but solutions. Our approach is strategic and innovative, we get things done. Doing so, the needs of our business partners are priority and we have the finger on the pulse when it comes to sustainability and digitalization. Topics such as evaluation of mergers & acquisitions and major investments, financing, the preparation of published statements, the management of financial risks and advising the board of directors on economic decisions are all part of our daily job. In collaboration with our globally networked +-communities, we continuously develop and enhance our processes.

Corporate Finance strives to be at the forefront of BASF's sustainability journey. We, the team Group Performance Management, bundle forecasting, planning and risk management, including digitalization and analytics for steering the BASF Group. Sustainability is one of our key initiatives including clear targets and priorities.

We also run the Finance & Controlling Academy, which offers a holistic and tailor-made upskilling portfolio for all colleagues in the global Finance and Controlling community within BASF Group. We are looking for you, as a working student for up to 20 hours per week from the beginning of April 2024 for a period of 12 months.

• As a working student, you will support a project team on the topic of sustainability upskilling and knowledge exchange.
• Your target group is the global Controlling community of all BASF units as well as Corporate Finance.
• You will actively contribute to the conceptional development of the training courses offered by the Finance & Controlling Academy.
• Furthermore, you will also support the project leader in the application of agile project management methods.
• You plan and organize various online events and webinar.
• You expand our learning webpage in the intranet.
• All in all, you work flexibly and independently in a hybrid set-up (home office and on-site) and in close collaboration with the project management.

• enrolled in an economics degree or a comparable course of study
• analytical thinking and independent, structured as well as conscientious way of working
• creativity and strong will to drive new topics forward as part of the team
• willingness to acquire knowledge, especially in sustainability reporting and performance management topics
• confident handling of Microsoft applications
• a good eye for layout and design of webpages and presentations
• excellent communication skills to summarize results in an understandable way and to present them convincingly
• very good knowledge of German and English

• From day one you will be part of the BASF family.
• You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours.
• In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world´s leading chemical company.

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Laura Deland, laura.deland@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-58168

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

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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.