Financial Reporting Compliance Specialist | Financial Reporting Compliance Specialist (m/w/d)

BASF Coatings GmbH

Münster, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 11, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Financial Reporting Compliance (FRC) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing a new finance department following a strategic realignment of the Coatings division. You will be responsible for the global FRC process (2nd line of defense), utilizing a risk-based approach to define scoping, update risk catalogs, and manage the global FRC community. Your day-to-day involves supporting local coordinators with design evaluations and testing, integrating regulatory updates into guidelines, and providing global training. You will act as a key liaison for internal and external auditors and report directly to the board. This position is uniquely attractive as it offers the chance to build and shape a compliance organization from the ground up within a multinational environment. You will drive continuous improvement through technology and process enhancements, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with the overarching financial strategy.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications such as WP (Wirtschaftsprüfer), CPA, or CA are advantageous.

Experience

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in external or internal auditing with a focus on internal control systems
  • Professional experience in a large, preferably multinational company
  • Experience in the chemical industry or similar sectors is advantageous
  • Experience with restructuring or carve-out projects is preferred
  • Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and reporting to executive management

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is a full-time, permanent position based in Münster, Germany. Candidates must be able to work in a multicultural, dynamic environment and communicate effectively with global stakeholders.