Graduate Program - START IN Finance & Controlling with focus Finance (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.

With our 18-month trainee program, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the various fields of activity in the areas of finance and controlling. From the very beginning, you will work on your own projects in which you can advance topics in the field of finance or controlling.

• Your three assignment stations of six months each as well as your later target function will be individually coordinated with you. In doing so, we consider your wishes and strengths. In each assignment station, you will familiarize yourself with the corresponding topic area, such as financing or mergers & acquisitions.
• After a short time, you will take responsibility for exciting projects or initiate them yourself. You will always have a professional contact person at your side. During the entire time of the trainee program, you will receive mentoring that will strengthen you in your professional and personal development.
• An assignment abroad allows you to get to know a new culture and gain insights into other ways of working. In this way, you will further develop your intercultural competence and expand your global network at the same time. Here, too, we will coordinate the location individually with you.

The trainee program prepares you optimally for a career in the field of finance and controlling. After completing the program, you will have a wide range of career opportunities within the company. By working closely with various stakeholders, taking on responsible projects and being in contact with senior management, trainees and alumni, you will build a strong network. In doing so, you will lay the foundation for a successful professional future at BASF.

We are looking for committed university graduates who set themselves goals and want to leave their comfort zone.

We require the following minimum requirements:

1. Degree in the field of business/economics (Master, PhD, MBA)
2. At least 3-month internship in Finance and/or Controlling
3. At least 3 months abroad (in the form of study semesters or internships abroad) and a maximum of three years’ work experience.
4. Fluency in English is a must, German language skills are a plus.

Additional requirements:

• Ability to work in a team: You enjoy working in a team and can quickly integrate into new groups.
• Strong communication skills: You can convey complex issues in an understandable and precise way.
• Analytical thinking: You have the ability to systematically analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Initiative: You proactively show commitment and contribute your own ideas.

• Mentoring that supports your personal and professional development
• A wide range of seminars tailored to your needs
• Networking events where you can expand your career network
• Permanent employment contract from day 1 and best career opportunities

• Laura Deland (Talent Acquisition), laura.deland@basf.com , Tel.:+49 30 2005-58168 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here.
• First information about our application process can be found here.

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.

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.