BASF Financial Controller Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BASF.
BASF
Controller
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and then got an interview request about a month later. The first interview got canceled really last minute, like 3 hours before. After it eventually happened, I had to wait another 2 months for an update. Then, I just got a basic rejection email, no feedback at all. I wouldn't suggest this place unless you absolutely need a job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you motivate colleagues who are feeling unmotivated?
BASF
Controller
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The hiring process was pretty drawn out. It started with a recruiter reaching out on LinkedIn. After I spoke with him, I had another screening with the hiring manager. Then there was a Skype Panel meeting, and finally a formal on-site interview where I met with stakeholders, the hiring manager, and the site manager. Everyone was really nice and made me feel welcome. They also paid me back for my travel expenses pretty quickly after the on-site. The only part that felt genuinely "formal" was the panel interview with stakeholders at the site. I was asked behavioral questions, some that were specific to the skills needed, and also some multi-part questions. Overall, I felt pretty at ease during the whole thing.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Do you have any experience with cost accounting?
- Can you share an instance of dealing with a difficult colleague and how you built a relationship with them?
- What would you consider your biggest professional failure and how did you address it?
BASF
Controller
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an onsite interview that was conducted with 2 people from the team I would be interning with. The interview was about an hour long and I really enjoyed it overall. The interviewers were very nice and seemed very interested.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about personal motivation as well as subject-related questions were asked.
BASF Financial Controller Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BASF interview reports.
“How would you simplify complex controlling subjects for individuals lacking a business education?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your knowledge of Transfer Pricing?”
Read reports →“What is your interest in BASF?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in BASF?”
Read reports →“Are you open to relocation?”
Read report →“Describe a time you had to get information from a coworker who was not prompt in responding. What steps did you take?”
Read report →“What motivated you to pursue a career in Controlling?”
Read report →“Do you have any experience with cost accounting?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge of SAP?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 BASF interview reports.