Data Analyst

Daikin Europe NV; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Europe NV in Madrid seeks a Senior Data Analyst to safeguard the reporting framework across our IT landscape and deliver high‑quality, reliable reporting for the EMEA affiliates. You will connect business needs with IT, collaborating with HQ analysts and local teams to optimize dashboards and data models.

The role requires strong Power BI development, SQL/DAX skills and a solid grasp of data modeling; proactive communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Data Science, IT, or equivalent.
• Strong Power BI development skills; experience with Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, SQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP BO/BI, SD, FI, CO modules is highly beneficial.
• Ability to write clean, optimized DAX and set up Row-Level Security (RLS).
• Solid understanding of data modelling (star schema, relationships) and ETL basics.

Responsibilities

• Power BI Development — Build, maintain and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Data Modelling — Maintain semantic models and optimize DAX measures.
• Data Quality Assurance — Safeguard data quality and provide evidence for issues.
• Stakeholder Communication — Update on issues, improvements, and changes in reporting.
• Post Go-Live Support — Ensure continuity and handle end-user questions.
• New Data Domains — Assist in developing new data domains.
• User Adoption — Track reporting adoption and translate needs into improvements.
• Training & Onboarding — Provide training sessions for new colleagues.

Skills

Power BI

DAX

SQL

Tabular Editor

DAX Studio

Data Modelling

SAP BO/BI

RLS (Row-Level Security)

ETL

English communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Business Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Data Science, IT

Tools

SQL

DAX Studio

Tabular Editor

Job description

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Job Category: Corporate and Legal Affairs

Location: Madrid, M, ES

Job Requisition ID: 3210

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.
DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Our IT Center EMEA counts 3 departments: IT Planning (PLAN), IT Development (BUILD) and IT Infrastructure (RUN). Within our IT Development department, we can distinguish 2 competence centres: Madrid and Ostend. You will be part of IT Development in Madrid.

The IT Development department in Madrid consists of 50 people (internal & external) and an offshore team. The group is young and dynamic with a good team spirit and open communication structure. We implement innovative IT solutions for our 7500+ Daikin colleagues all over Europe & Middle East.

We are seaching for a Senior Data Analyst to accomplish the following tasks:

We are looking for adetail‑oriented, improvement‑driven Data Analyst to strengthen our Business Analytics team at Daikin EMEA HQ in Madrid. In this role, you safeguard the reporting framework across our IT system landscape, ensuring high‑quality, reliable reporting services for all Daikin EMEA affiliates. You act as the connector between business and IT, collaborating closely with IT analysts at HQ and local teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Power BI Development — Build, maintain and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports for sales, supply, service, marketing and other domains.
• Data Modelling — Maintain semantic models, write and tune DAX measures, and ensure reports are accurate, performant and easy to interpret.
• Data Quality Assurance — Collaborate daily with IT to safeguard data quality, providing reconciliation and evidence for issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Communication — Keep the data community informed through updates on issues, improvements and changes in the reporting landscape.
• Post Go‑Live Support — Ensure business continuity, resolve end‑user questions and handle smaller improvement requests.
• New Data Domains — Support senior colleagues in developing new data domains.
• User Adoption — Follow up on reporting adoption across HQ and affiliates, gather user needs and translate them into improvements.
• Training & Onboarding — Provide training sessions for new colleagues and refreshers for existing users.

Your Profile

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math, Data Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands‑on Power BI development skills; experience with Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, SQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP BO/BI, SD, FI, CO modules is highly beneficial.
• Ability to write clean, optimized DAX, work with parameter tables and calculation groups, and set up Row‑Level Security (RLS).
• Solid understanding of data modelling (star schema, relationships) and basic ETL principles.
• Eager to learn, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering high‑quality reporting.
• Strong communication skills and a structured, analytical mindset.
• First experience in reporting or analytics is a plus; motivated starters with strong technical skills are welcome.
• Good command of English; additional EU languages are an asset.
• Result‑driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor‑made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.

Good climate starts with people.

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity, and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.