Hybrid FP&A Lead - Financial Strategy

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance options

401(k) retirement plan with employer/

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across Digital, Central Operations, and fixed cost reporting. You will partner with leaders to translate data into strategic recommendations and build models to support investment decisions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of finance experience, advanced Excel, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: ability to synthesize complex data and develop recommendations.
• Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness: present financial information to diverse audiences.
• Business Acumen & Decision Making: understand financial drivers and strategic objectives.
• Customer & Stakeholder Focus: support internal customers and deliver on commitments.
• Integrity, Inclusion & Professionalism: high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgeting process and develop periodic forecasts.
• Review results vs budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify trends.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Build and maintain financial models for planning and scenario analysis.
• Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for decisions.
• Investigate variances and communicate key drivers.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor spending and improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting and reporting processes.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional partnering

Business acumen

Decision making

Customer focus

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting, or related field

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across Digital, Central Operations, and fixed cost reporting. You will partner with leaders to translate data into strategic recommendations and build models to support investment decisions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of finance experience, advanced Excel, and strong communication.