Finance

In today's economy, the drive for profits and shareholder value requires companies to operate globally. This is nothing new for BASF. With over 90,000 employees worldwide and production in 39 countries, BASF has been a global player for years. Effective global operations are achieved through our solid technology infrastructure and rapid move to e-commerce. This is further enhanced through Verbund, BASF's highly developed approach to integration, which is one of the company's greatest strengths.

The Finance function plays a key role at BASF through partnering with business management. Its role is to ensure that strategic and operational decisions foster the long-term financial growth of strategic business units. Its influence extends well beyond the reporting of monthly financial statements. It is also involved in analyses concerning acquisitions, capital projects, pricing, and product sourcing.

BASF Aktiengesellschaft's American Depository Receipt's (ADR's) were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), further heightening the company's strong focus on its financial performance. This will further enhance the role of the Finance function in the BASF organization as an integral member of the company's business team.