Head‐Quarter P&L Analyst

Daikin Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Christmas bonus

Health insurance

Group Life and Disability Insurance

Sports and culture card

Flexible start time

Discount on Daikin products

Access to internal training platform

Access to internal training platform

Job summary

A leading HVAC-R solutions provider is seeking a Head-Quarter P&L Analyst in Warsaw to deliver timely Profit & Loss reporting. The successful candidate will consolidate and analyze financial data while acting as a finance partner for senior stakeholders. Ideal for analytical finance professionals with a Master's degree and 3–7 years of relevant experience. The role offers development opportunities in a multinational environment, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong command of Excel and solid understanding of cost allocation principles.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, analyze, and report the Head-Quarter P&L for monthly closings.
• Ensure transparency on HQ cost evolution in various departments.
• Act as a finance partner for corporate departments and senior stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

3–7 years experience

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SAP CO/FI

BW/BI tools

Job description

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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

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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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
• 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

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.