Sunlight Group

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Sunlight Group  •  Athens, GR (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

At Sunlight Group, we are pioneering the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a genuine passion for performance and continuous improvement. We operate with a deep awareness of our environmental impact, fostering a culture of openness and respect in all our interactions. With a strong customer focus, we relentlessly leverage data and insights to develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and enhance our shared ecosystem. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we cultivate an agile and collaborative environment where our people are inspired through open communication, continuous learning, and the opportunity to unlock their full potential.

Our Vision: Transforming Energy Storage Solutions To Power A Sustainable Tomorrow.

Our Mission: We deliver cutting-edge, high-quality energy storage solutions for industrial and advanced technology applications, driving an all-electric future.

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team at Sunlight’s Athens premises. The role oversees the Group’s financial planning and analysis activities and plays a critical role in supporting the achievement of both short- and long-term financial targets. Operating in a multinational environment with multiple legal entities and production sites, the position involves delivering strategic financial insights, advanced financial modeling, and accurate forecasting to support senior leadership in strategic and operational decision-making. The role requires strong exposure to complex financial structures, high CAPEX investment cycles, and working capital – intensive operations, contributing to sustainable growth, financial resilience, and value creation across the Group.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

  • Prepare, consolidate, and submit the Group’s monthly Management Report along with various other reports to Management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and analytical depth.
  • Develop and maintain Sales, EBITDA, cash flow, working capital, and KPI bridges versus Budget and prior forecasts.
  • Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators, highlighting deviations, risks, and corrective actions.
  • Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual Budget and rolling forecasts (e.g. 9+3 / 6+6) in close collaboration with Finance and operational teams.
  • Develop and continuously improve financial planning processes, tools, and calendars to ensure discipline, transparency, and timeliness.
  • Ensure alignment of budgets and forecasts with the Group’s strategic objectives and financial targets.
  • Prepare robust financial models and projections to support business planning, CAPEX evaluation, and strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze financial trends, cost drivers, and profitability by product, customer, and business line, providing clear recommendations to senior management.
  • Support scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling for key business and market assumptions.
  • Work closely with Finance peers from Controlling, Accounting, Treasury, with other Functions in Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and other functions to gather relevant data and ensure integrated financial analysis.
  • Act as a trusted financial counterpart to business leaders, translating operational developments into financial impact.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team consisted of 2-3 people, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure high professional standards in reporting, analysis, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 6–10 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within a technology or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
  • Proven experience in financial reporting and performance analysis, with the ability to support strategic decision-making.
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP, BI tools, and other reporting systems, with excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in decision-making within complex and dynamic business environments.
  • Proven people management and team leadership skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience collaborating across multiple functions and seniority levels.
  • Excellent communication skills in Greek and English, with the ability to clearly present complex financial topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Despite your experience and skills, you never stop learning, cultivating an out-of-the-box thinking, a growth and entrepreneurial mindset, embracing ownership and agility. You are impact-focused, proactive and open to change. Last but not least, you are able to communicate scientific principles and applications both in Greek and English - we are a multicultural team! - you are a real team player who can build strong relationships with various stakeholders and thrive among global talents in a positive work environment.

What we offer you

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

👩‍⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family

🧘🏻 Employee wellness initiatives

📚 Continuous training opportunities

⭐ Developmental feedback framework & career path

✈️ International mobility opportunities

Sunlight Group

About Sunlight Group

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions. We carry over 30 years of experience in the development, production and distribution of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for renewables.

A rapidly growing global business, Sunlight Group supplies the international market with innovative and sustainable products manufactured and assembled in our state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries worldwide.

Sunlight Group is committed to innovating and delivering sustainable energy storage solutions that will preserve our planet from climate change. Our top-notch R&D focuses on developing lithium-based and environment-friendly battery technology that will render energy storage more accessible and reliable and contribute to the goal of energy transition and safety.

We believe that Power is Knowledge, and our mission is to tirelessly pursue knowledge through data and insights. And turn those into innovation which serves our customers and improves people’s lives.

Sunlight Group's research project is included in the European Battery Innovation – EuBatIn, which is an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The scope of the project includes the research and development of battery systems (WS3) that will make use of the lithium-ion cells developed in the first stage of the project (WS2).

Total eligible cost € 112,97Μ

Grants € 49,9M

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Kifisiá, GR
Year Founded
1991
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