Direct Finance Analyst (fixed-term project-based)

Job description

This position is offered under a fixed‑term, project‑based contract, with a minimum guaranteed duration of six months. Who we are: We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with more than 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we operate as a HUB providing services to all BASF companies across the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, procurement, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communications, legal affairs, environment, safety, health, and quality. Area: Purchase to Pay Services Americas (P2P) is part of the Supplier and Reporting (GBR) cluster and includes Procurement and Accounts Payable E2E Services for the entire Americas region. In P2P, we are responsible for acquiring goods and services up to the payment stage. Our area processes plant demands and ensures invoices are paid when appropriate so that there are no delays in the production process. Everything required for a chemical plant to operate is purchased by P2P: chemical products, reagents, gloves, food, etc. Main Objective of the Position: The Finance Analyst manages a portfolio of raw material and/or packaging, serving as the point of contact for that specific operational division. Their main objective is to ensure the supply of materials within their scope, working in collaboration with stakeholders in the P2P chain. Main Tasks: Manages and processes documents in SAP for the designated process for which they are responsible, ensuring compliance with the company's standard processes, performing the corresponding FRC controls, and avoiding any risk of incorrect and/or duplicate payments. Responds to inquiries from suppliers and internal customers in accordance with established parameters. Understands the specifications and needs of stakeholders throughout the P2P chain, serving as the point of contact for our internal business partners in the America´s region. Identify training opportunities with internal customers, providing solutions that meet the corresponding business needs. Works to achieve efficiency and improvement throughout the P2P chain, monitoring on-time payment KPIs to ensure proper service delivery. Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position: Education: Student or graduate of Public Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields. Working Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in similar positions Languages : English (intermediate). Technical Skills: MS Office, SAP (valued). Soft Skills: Customer focus, effective communication, collaboration for achievement. What we offer: Living BASF means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and on their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference. By joining our team, we offer you: A hybrid and flexible work model Access to a learning ecosystem with on‑demand resources and tools Private medical insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance Additional flexible leave days, in addition to your statutory vacation days A day off on your birthday A day off for moving Annual bonus (subject to meeting the requirements established by internal policies) Well‑being benefits, such as on‑site nutrition services and massages BASF considers Law No. 19.691 and Decree No. 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Any qualified candidate who meets the requirements outlined in the job description will be considered in this hiring process without distinction of any kind. In addition, BASF is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically embrace our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, marital or social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or group not related to the candidate’s suitability and qualifications for the position. Our management is committed to upholding this policy in hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, dismissal, termination, recruitment, compensation and other forms of remuneration, training, and general treatment throughout employment.