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).

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