Head‑Quarter P&L Analyst

Daikin Europe Business Support; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Christmas bonus

Health insurance

Group Life and Disability Insurance

Sports and culture card

Discount on Daikin products

Access to internal training platform

Job summary

Daikin Europe Business Support in Warsaw is seeking a skilled Head-Quarter P&L Analyst to enhance its Finance & Controlling organization. You will manage accurate profit and loss reporting and support financial steering by working closely with business controllers and senior management.

This position requires strong analytical skills with a Master’s degree in Finance or related fields and 3–7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include annual performance bonuses, health insurance, and access to training platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, or audit.
• Experience with P&L controlling or corporate function controlling is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, analyze, and report the Head-Quarter P&L for monthly closings.
• Act as a finance partner for corporate departments and executive stakeholders.
• Improve data quality and reporting consistency in HQ cost controlling.

Skills

Excel

SAP CO/FI

BW/BI tools

Cost allocation principles

Management accounting concepts

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration

Job description

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

1. 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.
• 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.

2. 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.

3. Process & Data Excellence

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

4. 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.

Benefits

• Professional development in a fast‑growing branch of an international manufacturing and trading company
• Annual performance bonus based on performance appraisal
• Christmas bonus
• Health insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (your contribution is only 1 PLN/month)
• Sports and culture card with Kafeteria system (your contribution is only 13 PLN/month)
• Business travel insurance (occasional trips to Belgium will be required)
• Team and integration budget
• Flexible start time, between 7:30 and 10:00 am
• Discount on Daikin products (50-55%)
• Access to internal training platform