Cost Charging Profitability Analysis & Cost Charging Specialist

Role & responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly activities related to Cost Center Accounting, Income Statement, Profitability Accounting, and Non-Trade processes for BASF group companies and businesses in the Americas.
• Process the complete monthly distribution of expenses across cost objects and generate monthly income statements to support business decision-making.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of information between the financial accounting and management accounting modules.
• Review and analyze the correct allocation of monthly and annual income-statement positions.
• Analyze variances against prior periods and support monthly EBIT reporting and explanations.
• Actively participate in merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects involving business lines or companies.
• Participate in global communities by supporting the subject-area lead and/or area expert.
• Improve process design and workflow by identifying opportunities for enhancement and automation through new technologies and systems, and help ensure correct implementation.
• Support key organizational requirements, including audits, internal controls, reconciliations, and process-efficiency initiatives.
• Share knowledge and best practices to help colleagues develop their skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Professional qualification in Finance (e.g. B com, CA, CMA, etc.) or MBA or masters degree in finance / accounting or related disciplines
• Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, business reporting, or a related field.
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of cost center accounting, expense allocations, income-statement reporting, profitability analysis, non-trade processes, and month-end activities.
• Decision-Making: The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and makes timely decisions without immediate consultation when appropriate.
• Leadership: No formal leadership position is required; however, the role is expected to share knowledge and best practices to support team capability development.
• Project Experience: Project-related experience is preferred.
• Core Skills: Strong analytical capability, customer focus, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, proactivity, autonomy, attention to detail, collaboration, and effective communication.