Head‑Quarter P&L Analyst

About Daikin Europe Business Support

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese multinational and worldwide the biggest producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology. DENV is Daikin’s sales, development, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa comprising headquarter offices in Brussels and Oostende, 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region. Daikin Europe Business Support (DEBS) is a branch of DENV located in Warsaw. As a competency center we aim at being one of the driving forces behind the processes transformation: optimization, standardization and automation in the areas of supply, service, master data, controlling, financial reporting and HR.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a colleague who will join our office in Warsaw – Daikin Europe Business Support (DEBS), a branch of Daikin Europe and acting as Head‑Quarter P&L Analyst to strengthen its central Finance & Controlling organization. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful Profit & Loss reporting for the Daikin Europe NV head-office activities. You will provide end‑to‑end visibility on HQ costs, drive transparency, and support financial steering by collaborating closely with business controllers, corporate functions, and senior management.

This role is ideal for an analytical finance professional who enjoys combining detailed data analysis with high‑level business insights in an international, fast‑growing industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

HQ P&L Ownership and Reporting

• Consolidate, analyze, and report the Head‑Quarter P&L for monthly closings, forecasts, and annual budget cycles.
• Ensure transparency on HQ cost evolution (e.g., R&D, HR, IT, Marketing, Corporate Services).
• Prepare management reporting packages, variance analyses, and commentaries.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the planning process for HQ functions (budget, rolling forecasts, mid‑term plan).
• Facilitate input collection from cost center owners and ensure alignment with corporate financial targets.
• Provide insight into risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a finance partner for corporate departments and executive stakeholders.
• Translate financial findings into actionable recommendations for cost management and strategic decision-making.
• Support HQ leadership with ad‑hoc scenario modelling and cross-functional financial analyses.

Process & Data Excellence

• Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and automation in HQ cost controlling.
• Collaborate with the Finance Transformation and IT teams to optimize Azzure/BI reporting environments.
• Promote harmonization of cost allocation methodologies across the Daikin Europe Group.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Daikin Group accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to HQ cost structures and allocations.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, or audit—ideally in an international or industrial company.
• Experience with P&L controlling or corporate function controlling is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong command of Excel; proficiency with SAP CO/FI, BW/BI tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of cost allocation principles and management accounting concepts.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable business insights.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a multicultural environment.

Our offer

• Professional development in a fast-growing branch of an international manufacturing and trading company
• Annual performance bonus based on performance appraisal