Financial Analyst

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As a Financial Analyst within the Financial Analysis & Forecasting department, you will play a key role in DAF's financial planning, consolidation, and forecasting processes. Your analyses and insights directly support strategic decision-making by the Boards of Management of both DAF Trucks and PACCAR, one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium commercial vehicles.

Main responsibilities

• You support the financial closing and consolidation process and you assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly forecasts, as well as the annual budget cycle, in cooperation with (local) business controllers and PACCAR corporate

• You prepare periodic financial and management reports, working together with other departments within the company, such as HR, Marketing & Sales, Tax as well as internal and external auditors

• You are responsible for periodic headcount reporting and preparation of the annual international tax packages

• You are involved in finance related subjects such as CBS (Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics) inquiries

• You perform the internal controls within the area of responsibility

• You are involved in projects to improve the reporting processes; for example support replacement of the global reporting system

Approximately half of your time will be dedicated to the monthly closing and forecasting cycle, while the remaining time will be spent on improvement initiatives, analyses, and special projects.

The Financial Analysis & Forecasting department offers a unique perspective on DAF’s business. Since all financial information ultimately comes together within the department, you will gain exposure to virtually every area of the organization and develop a broad understanding of how the company operates.

This role provides

• A steep learning curve and excellent foundation for a future career within Finance & Control.

• Direct exposure to senior finance management, including Finance Directors and senior controllers.

• Opportunities to contribute to projects with high visibility throughout the organization.

• A close-knit and informal team environment where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and social activities are highly valued.

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Jouw profiel

• Master’s degree in accounting and/or business economics

• 0-3 years of work experience in a financial position

• Strong analytical skills, stress-resistant, flexible, highly accurate and good communication skills

• Nature of the job requires affinity with databases (SAP and BFC) and spreadsheets (Excel)

• Your knowledge of English, both verbally and in writing, is excellent (Dutch language is a pre)

For this position we are looking for pro-active candidates with the potential to grow in DAF’s or PACCAR’s finance & control organization.

Wij bieden
At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF.

Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:

• A 36-hour workweek;

• 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);

• A variable bonus, based on DAF results;

• A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);

• A good retirement plan and group health insurance;

• Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.

Drive your career, join DAF!

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Afdeling

DAF Trucks N.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PACCAR Inc. a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt nameplates. PACCAR also provides financial services and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

The Finance & Control Department of DAF Trucks is located in Eindhoven, with local finance teams in the Westerlo plant (Belgium) and in its European sales subsidiary offices. Over 200 financial professionals are responsible for timely and accurate reporting of DAF’s financial results, using efficient accounting processes, which are based on robust systems and strong internal controls.

The Financial Analysis & Forecasting department consists of 3 persons and is responsible for the financial consolidation and forecasting of DAF’s worldwide figures.

Ben je geïnteresseerd?

If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, we invite you to apply! Please upload your CV and motivation. You can contact Evy Jacobs (Corporate Recruiter) on +31 (0)40 214 2986 if you have any questions.

Het bedrijf
DAF Trucks N.V. is een technologische onderneming en een vooraanstaande fabrikant van bedrijfswagens in Europa. DAF is een volle dochteronderneming van PACCAR Inc., wereldleider in de ontwikkeling en productie van uitmuntende lichte, middelzware en zware bedrijfsvoertuigen. PACCAR ontwerpt en produceert ook geavanceerde diesel- en elektrische aandrijflijnen, biedt financiële dienstverlening en informatietechnologie en verkoopt onderdelen voor trucks in het kader van zijn kernactiviteit.