Strategic Budget Planner – R&D & EDC (EMEA)

Daikin Europe; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work environment

Career development

Global impact

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Daikin Europe is seeking a Budget Planning Officer at the Gent R&D center to coordinate, monitor and optimize budget activities across the EMEA Development Centre. You will keep management informed about cost evolution, propose actions to align with targets, and foster cost awareness and transparency in the organization.

Key duties include preparing the EDC Resource Plan, managing the entire budget cycle, standardizing planning processes, promoting cost responsibility, and strengthening cost

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Commercial Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in budgeting context.
• Critical mindset with ability to improve processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in multicultural setting.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the EDC Resource Plan, including expenses, investments and workforce needs.
• Manage the entire EDC budget cycle: tracking, controlling and reporting results vs. budget.
• Standardize and enhance budget planning, control and reporting across Europe.
• Advocate cost responsibility, accuracy and transparency.
• Enhance cost planning and monitoring as a core project-management pillar.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP

Communication

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Daikin Europe is seeking a Budget Planning Officer at the Gent R&D center to coordinate, monitor and optimize budget activities across the EMEA Development Centre. You will keep management informed about cost evolution, propose actions to align with targets, and foster cost awareness and transparency in the organization.

Key duties include preparing the EDC Resource Plan, managing the entire budget cycle, standardizing planning processes, promoting cost responsibility, and strengthening cost