BASF Overview: BASF has successfully partnered India’s progress for more than 130 years. As of the end of 2025, BASF had 2,455 employees in India with 8 production sites and 45 offices throughout the country. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are both part of BASF’s global technology platform. In 2025, BASF registered sales of approximately €2.2 billion to customers in India. Further information is available on www.basf.com/in
About the Role:
The main objectives of the Financial Analyst are related to providing service to internal clients and assisting external providers of NA&CAC, according to their needs and our policies. This primarily includes timely accounting and processing of invoices and credit notes, ensuring the quality of key performance indicators and addressing any specific requirements related to discrepancies or balance differences. In addition, there is a focus on leveraging process automation and improvement to drive greater efficiency promoting continuous improvement.
What's In It for You:
- Be part of building BASF's new Global Hub in India, a flagship transformation initiative
- Work with a globally integrated team spanning Finance and HR functions
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and structured career pathways
- Access to BASF's world-class learning & development programs
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture
- Hybrid work model (mix of on-site and remote)
Key Responsibilties:
- Execute activities related to reviewing and accounting invoices and credit notes, both with or without purchase orders, for BASF plants in the regions we serve. Provide support to internal clients and handle supplier claims, following established work procedures and adhering to BASF, FRC and legal requirements in different markets.
- Proactively engage in communication activities, learn new processes, and coordinate initiatives in line with the learning curve. Act as a key contact for stakeholders (business units in the region, category buyers, requesters, suppliers, material master data, local finance, etc.) for all matters related to the purchasing and invoice payment process. Take responsibility for identifying and implementing actions to improve the experience.
- Provide support in the execution of small complexity and/or size projects. Assist the team in audits (internal and external) if required.
- Collaborate with P2P Procurement with an end-to-end perspective, handling the entire procurement and payment process for goods and services
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Administration, International Business or Economics.
- Work experience: 1 to 3 years in similar roles or performing similar tasks.
- Languages: Advanced English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services Centre (SSC) environment
- Prior exposure to chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector
- Familiarity with process excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Excel (mandatory), PowerPoint, and Macros
- Soft skills: Teamwork, customer orientation, collaborating for achievement, effective communication, and negotiation skills.
