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BASF

BASF

Student Financial Controlling Placement

Stockport On-site 0-2 yrs exp Chemical Manufacturing 67,769 employees
Data AnalysisData VisualizationFinancial ReportingMarket ReportingForecasting

Requirements

Applicants must be studying toward an undergraduate degree in mathematics, business, or a finance-related subject and be on track to achieve at least a 2:1; A-level or equivalent grades should be included with the CV. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, self-motivation, excellent communication, and strong work management skills are required.

Job Description

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

This twelve-month placement with BASF Agricultural Solutions UK, based in Stockport, offers an excellent opportunity to join the world's leading chemical company and gain valuable insight into the dynamic business environment of a global organisation.

  • We're looking for an ambitious and hardworking intern to join our business controlling team for a twelve-month placement. Working within our specialist Agricultural Solutions business you'll play an active role in all aspects of the team's work.
  • In addition, your main areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to: Data analysis & visualisation, producing monthly financial & market reports, forecasting, budgets and working with SAP.
  • Finally, you will work with multiple internal stakeholders, including senior members of the team and develop personal and professional skills that will be transferable into any business environment.



What You Offer

  • You are studying towards an undergraduate degree in mathematics, business, or a finance-related subject and are on track to achieve at least a 2:1. Please ensure that you include your A Level (or equivalent) grades when submitting your CV.
  • You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • You are a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and work management skills.



What We Offer

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and “on the-job” training as part of a committed team.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. In the UK we have an active Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Action Group and work closely with external partner Inclusive Employers.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. For more information please visit: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/careers/why-join-basf/basf-locally.html


Location:
Stockport


Closing Date
: 02.11.2026


Process Overview:

  • Recruiter Review
  • Online Assessment (must be completed within 7 days of receipt)
  • Recruiter Phone Screening (for candidates who successfully pass the assessment)
  • Hiring Manager Review and Shortlisting
  • Face-to-Face Interviews
  • Final Decision & Offer



About Us

Since 1880, BASF has been a cornerstone of industry in the UK. With locations spanning from Littlehampton on England's South Coast to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, our presence is truly nationwide. Our UK headquarters in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is the hub for our dedicated sales and services teams.

From our manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply essential raw materials to a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy, and pharmaceuticals.

Discover more about our incredible BASF UK team and their contributions to innovation and sustainability here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom

At BASF, our culture is driven by strong core values and winning behaviors. We foster innovation, collaboration, and empower every team member to contribute to our success. Explore Our Winning Behaviors & Our Values to see how we create a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Skills

Data AnalysisData VisualizationFinancial ReportingMarket ReportingForecastingBudgetingSAPExcelPowerPointCommunicationWork ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. Optimism is what drives all human beings. At BASF, this motivates us every day to develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time – so we can better protect the climate, make optimal use of limited resources and provide food, energy and clean water for a booming world population. Our Research Focus: Overcoming the challenges of our time As a global leader in chemical R&D, BASF develops solutions for a sustainable future. Our research helps secure safe, high-quality food, advances cleaner and safer mobility through battery materials, and supports a circular economy with biobased products and new recycling processes. We also drive climate-smart production by improving energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy use and developing CO2-free technologies such as methane pyrolysis. Across hundreds of projects worldwide, our researchers help customers meet changing needs, regulations and sustainability goals. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Credits: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/credits Data protection information: https://www.basf.com/global/en/legal/data-protection-at-basf.html