Corporate Planner

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. 

Department:

The Corporate affairs division, located at the headquarters of Daikin France in Paris (Nanterre) consists of several sections: Finance, HR, Strategic Planning, Project improvements & Corporate Planning. These sections together coordinate the strategy-making and execution for Daikin in France and are actively involved in process improvements.

The Corporate and Strategic planning department is responsible for drilling down the strategy into annual budgets and realizing the overall target. This is done in cooperation with all departments. As a backbone for reporting, the department takes care of the management of the profit and loss data, as well as financial data. Our mission is to safeguard and manage sales & profitability, via periodic reporting to local and European top-management, close follow-up and by proposing countermeasure actions.

Furthermore, the department is responsible for the development and implementation of corporate governance and internal controls in the group (e.g. J-SOx).

Finally, we also take on any project that is considered priority by top-management.

The vacancy is in the Corporate Planning section of the department.

Job Description:

In view of Daikin France group growth, the Corporate Planning Department is seeking for an Analyst for its reinforcement. The Analyst will perform a wide range of financial/operational analysis to support the management team in decision making.

The Corporate Planning Analyst will report to The Corporate Planning Manager.

The main responsabilities :

• Analyse variances between budget and actual of Sales, Margin & Profit for Daikin France Group, specifically for the SERVICE Business Unit
• IFRS16 entries planning and analysis for rental and lease of buildings, vehicles and other materials
• Daikin France Group analytical hierarchy maintenance in SAP
• Daikin France Group P&L follow up files maintenance
• Ad hoc business power Bi reports maintenance and creation on demand
• Rebates provision monthly controls
• Prepare management reporting and ad-hoc analyses
• Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
• Corporate planning regular Jsox controls performance
• Analyse and optimize business processes in close collaboration with department management
• In charge of INSEE (French national institute of statistics) surveys follow up

Profile

What is expected of you for success in your role:

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate operating results to Senior Management across the organization
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders in functions and teams across the business
• Superior skills in planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and building, and managing financial models
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Capability to run small projects including prioritization of tasks and proactive stakeholder management.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and communicate deadlines to key constituents.
• Comply with operating policies, business conduct standards, systems and processes.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Ability to working in a fast-paced environment and be flexible.

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Business economics, Finance or Controlling
• Minimum 2 years in in a similar role as controller, in an analytical position
• Working knowledge of operational finance including financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting, and planning
• Professional proficiency in French and English
• SAP key user
• Knowledge of IFRS GAAP, French GAAP is a plus
• Microsoft Office Excel and PowerBi proficiency

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.