Senior Specialist Controlling - Standalone Transformation (m/f/d)

WELCOME

If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in.

Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.

Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.

At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.

We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a new standalone business, we are adapting our Controlling organization with a strong focus on value creation. At its core sits a dedicated Value & Cost Controlling team whose primary tasks are to measure progress on the company’s value‑creation initiatives and to increase transparency on their financial impact.

• In your new role, you ensure transparency across all Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), covering scope, service levels, costs, charges, budgets, and timelines across all functions and regions.
• You monitor TSA-related costs, charges, and budgets, perform variance analyses, and provide reliable financial reporting and forecasting for Finance and senior management.
• In close collaboration with Group Functions, you validate incoming TSA charges against the agreed scope, service levels, and pricing mechanisms while tracking exit costs, dual-run expenses, replacement costs, stranded costs, and the cost step-up into the standalone target operating model.
• Furthermore, you act as the central contact for TSA service owners, coordinate regular reviews, monitor milestones, and identify risks or deviations at an early stage to support a timely transition into the target setup.
• You work closely with colleagues from Controlling, Procurement, Legal, IT, operational functions, and their Controlling counterparts to ensure a consistent understanding of TSA terms and support the successful transition into the target setup.
• In addition, you contribute to the continuous improvement of TSA controlling processes, tools, methodologies, governance standards, dashboards, reporting, and steering committee materials, while supporting ad-hoc analyses and decision papers related to TSA scope changes, extensions, and early exits.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in finance, controlling, business administration, economics, or a related field
• several years of professional experience in controlling, FP&A, or comparable finance functions in an international company
• strong controlling background combined with an analytical mindset and a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• experience in managing service agreements, cost controlling for shared services, or complex cross-functional projects; experience in business transitions or the chemicals industry is beneficial
• proficiency in SAP, BI tools (e.g. Power BI, SAC), and advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• very good language skills in English and excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• We offer an attractive salary with individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance and pension related benefits
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development
• Surventis stands for diversity - we are proud of our Coatings employee networks WomenInCoatings, Color Pride and CultiConnect
• The feedback culture is firmly integrated into our corporate culture, e.g. through regular employee surveys and management feedback
• At our location in Münster, we have our own fitness studio "Freizeit" with a physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant "Auszeit" including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center "LackiKids" and a vacation program "LackiKids on Tour".

HOW TO REACH US

• Julia Kilias (Talent Acquisition), julia.kilias@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-59139 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.

ABOUT US

Learn more about our company here.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

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.