Sunlight Group

Financial & Reporting Analyst

Sunlight Group  •  Athens, GR (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

At Sunlight Group, we are shaping the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a strong passion for performance and continuous improvement. Guided by our vision of transforming energy storage solutions to power a sustainable tomorrow, we operate with a deep sense of environmental responsibility and a culture rooted in openness and respect By leveraging data and insights, we deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that support our mission of driving an all-electric future through high-quality, cutting-edge technologies. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we foster an agile and collaborative environment where our people are empowered to grow, contribute, and reach their full potential.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Sunlight Group offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to attract a Financial & Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team at Sunlight’s Athens premises. As a Financial & Reporting Analyst, you will support the Group’s financial planning and analysis activities, contributing to accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while providing valuable insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

  • Participate actively in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports (actual vs. budget) at both company and departmental level, providing clear explanations of variances.
  • Perform variance analysis and deliver insights on revenue, costs, margins, and key financial KPIs.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of outputs.
  • Monitor budget performance and identify areas requiring attention or corrective action.
  • Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial reports in accordance with IFRS (monthly and annual reporting).
  • Assist in cost control initiatives, scenario analysis, and revenue optimization efforts.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to analyze deviations from budget and support business decision-making.
  • Prepare ad-hoc financial and management reports based on business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; a postgraduate degree will be considered an asset.
  • 2–4 years of experience in a Finance Analyst role, ideally within a multinational environment.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS) and financial reporting processes and systems.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and generate actionable insights.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with database management.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), BI tools) will be considered a plus.
  • Ability to translate data into clear, concise, and impactful reports.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, self-driven mindset.

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 program & initiatives

📚 Continuous training opportunities

⭐ Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework

✈️ 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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