Legal Entity Business Controller

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Legal Entity Business Controller

Rome, IT, 00131

**Legal Entity & Business Controller – Rome, Italy**

**Company:** BASF Catalysts Italia S.r.l

**Location:** Rome, Italy

**Department:** Finance & Controlling

**Salary range:** EUR 60,000-75,000 depending on experience plus 15% discretionary premio

**About the Role**

The Controller will provide financial business steering and oversight for the Italy Catalysts business including managing metal and pool accounts for the Rome site.

This role is a business liaison to site leadership and management ensuring data transparency and active support to drive decisions.

We are looking for an experienced, analytical canddiate who is comfortable working in a stand alone position, is curious about how our business works and can be both strategic and hands on.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Financial Controlling, Reporting & Planning**

+ Lead monthly analysis, reporting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
+ Drive continuous improvement and simplification of reporting and controlling activities.
+ Develop and monitor annual budgets, identifying opportunities to optimize costs and efficiency.
+ Evaluate business initiatives, projects, and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions.
+ Partner with leadership to guide and challenge business performance.
+ Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with BASF’s accounting policies and maintaining robust internal controls.

**Tax Management**

+ Provide accurate and timely information to tax advisors for annual corporate tax computations.
+ Ensure full compliance with Italian VAT legislation, regulations, and reporting requirements.
+ Manage tax-related inquiries and filings within the area of responsibility.

**Treasury**

+ Oversee bank facilities,



cash management, and foreign currency exposures in alignment with BASF Treasury guidelines.
+ Ensure effective banking controls and administration are in place to support business needs.

**Metal Control**

+ Manage and enhance processes related to precious metal control, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
+ Identify process risks and implement mitigation and optimization measures, including automation opportunities.
+ Reconcile precious metal transactions, purchases, and recoveries, ensuring integrity across all systems and stakeholders.
+ Prepare and interpret financial analyses and KPI reports to support business decisions.

**Compliance**

+ Maintain a robust system of internal controls in line with BASF’s Financial Reporting Compliance (FRC) standards and local regulations.
+ Ensure timely and accurate implementation of BASF corporate guidelines.

**Digitalization**

+ Leverage digital tools and solutions to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.

**Qualifications & Experience**

+ Qualified Accountant and member of the National Board of Professional Chartered Accountants (CNDCEC).
+ 3–5 years of progressive experience in controlling, financial planning, or accounting — ideally across both operational and corporate settings.
+ 3+ years of excellent VAT experience including working with necessary Italian authorities.
+ Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
+ Proven analytical and strategic thinking abilities with the capacity to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
+ Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Required Skill Profession

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