Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
Daikin is hiring a Finance Analyst to partner with the Sales, Service and Marketing leadership in support of their financial needs. As a Finance Partner, you will support providing financial insights, ad hoc analysis, and business guidance. You'll collaborate on planning, reporting, and forecasting efforts and support critical decision-making related to sales growth, cost control, operational efficiency, and special projects.
Location: Plymouth, MN- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for SG&A and commercial functions.
* Support. The month-end close includes journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, bridges, and analytical summaries.
* Develop. Produce and analyze key metrics for the Marketing, Sales & Service groups including analytical work for the business to explain impacts to plans and key projects.
* Develop annual financial plans, quarterly financial forecasts and monthly variance analyses for respective area(s). Communicate reasons for variances to business unit and finance leadership.
* Support quarterly forecasts and annual plan preparation. Work with cross-functional partners to create accurate and timely forecasts for the supported segment(s).
* Deliver variance analysis and commentary on P&L performance vs. plan, forecast, and prior year.
* Create and enhance dashboards and KPI scorecards for sales pipeline, bookings, service trends, and operational metrics using tools like Power BI.
* Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives, pricing strategies, and ROI assessments.
* Support BU leaders and DVPs in headcount planning, capital project financials, and regional expansion.
* Manage balance sheet reconciliations, bridge reviews, and support monthly financial close activities.
* Communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders offering clear and actionable guidance.
* Collaborate with internal finance and accounting teams to drive consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across reporting processes.
* Contribute to special projects.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* 2+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably supporting SG&A
* Advanced knowledge of Excel, large enterprise-wide ERP systems including Oracle, SAP (or similar), and reporting tools such as Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau (or similar).
* Work Sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications
* 4+ years of financial analysis experience, Strong analytical skills synthesizing large amounts of data and information.
* Experience in a complex, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Prior experience supporting sales, service, or marketing teams in a B2B or field-based structure.
Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
* Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options
* 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
* Paid time off, company holidays, and paid sick time
* Tuition reimbursement after 6 months
* Professional development support
* Non-logoed company vehicle provided for field-based roles (if applicable)
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $73,300 - $117,200 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for a sales incentive plan.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied