(Senior) Manager ESG Performance Management

WELCOME TO BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming#TheBiggestJobOnEarth#AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: Build Your Career on Our Standalone Transformation).
• In your new position, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methodologies and guidelines for ESG performance management as well as end-to-end processes for both stand-alone and group reporting submissions.
• You will set up a standalone data collection process, implementing internal controls to enhance data integrity and ensure audit-proof data quality.
• Your expertise is in demand as you monitor reportable ESG performance of KPIs, targets and metrics, and prepare comprehensive internal management report submissions.
• You will engage with other organizational units to ensure performance tracking and metrics quality as well as specifically with the risk management team to make sure that ESG risks are properly identified, assessed and reported in internal management report and in external disclosure.
• You actively lead preparation for audits and maintain compliance with ESG disclosure requirements, furthermore, you will ensure accurate group reporting submissions aligning with organizational requirements and standards.
• Together with your colleagues, you will own the IT application infrastructure, ensuring efficient use of IT tools and data analytics.
• You will supervise our ESG controllers work to confirm the quality and consistency of data, end-to-end process and performance analyses and are expected to develop the team’s collective competence for performance management.
• Last but not least, you contribute to the continuous improvement of our ESG performance monitoring processes and performance metrics with your creative ideas and commitment. WHAT YOU OFFER
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration/ management, finance, sustainability, or a related field
• minimum of five years of professional experience in ESG performance management/ controlling and/ or financial performance management/ controlling
• strong knowledge in data analytics, performance monitoring, reporting tools and ESG reporting standards
• proficiency in English with good communication skills; familiarity with SAP and standard data management applications
• exceptional analytical thinking, with strong teamwork and leadership abilities, along with a passion for sustainable development

WHAT WE OFFER
• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.
• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• Working in a global fully international environment with continuous exchange with colleagues across Agricultural Solutions worldwide How to reach us: Isabel Maisack (isabel.maisack@basf.com) will be happy to answer your questions for this position The electronic data processing system for handling the recruiting processes and talent connection programs is used by BASF on an international basis. For this reason, personal data can be transmitted to other countries. Regardless of where your data is accessed, BASF ensures that your personal data is protected and ensures compliance with local laws and provisions on data collection and usage. Your personal data will not be made available to third parties outside BASF, unless you have consented to this or unless there is an order from the authorities to this effect. Your data will be stored in a data center in Germany. Modifications to our data privacy declaration may become necessary for legal reasons. We reserve the right to make such modifications at any time. We also refer to our data privacy principles (http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/de/privacy). If you use the automatic transfer of personal data from web portals such as XING, LinkedIn, Viadeo, Dropbox or Google Drive, your data will be sent to BASF once. There will be no permanent connection to the portals.