FP&A & Performance Manager (m/w/d)

FP&A & Performance Manager (m/w/d)

Who are we looking for?

• University degree in Business Administration/Economics/related with Finance focus
• 3-5 years experience in FP&A/Controlling/Advisory/Consulting
• Familiarity with project business/PE/scale-up/infrastructure/energy sectors
• Strong command of budgeting/reporting/KPIs/POC-based analysis
• Expert Excel skills in financial modeling/IRR/valuation

Professional Overview

ju:niz Energy is a trailblazer in grid-friendly large-scale battery storage, integrating project development, construction, marketing, and long-term operations under one roof. Our mission is to establish one of Germany's leading Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) platforms, significantly accelerating the energy transition with powerful storage infrastructure. We believe that robust decisions are built on reliable figures, clear KPIs, and a forward-looking perspective.

As our FP&A & Performance Manager, you will be instrumental in forging a cohesive steering logic that integrates corporate planning, project performance, and management reporting. You won't just analyze past events; you will proactively identify emerging needs and opportunities, providing critical insights that shape our strategic direction and operational efficiency. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive financial excellence within a dynamic and impactful sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous refinement of the ju:niz Group's integrated five-year strategic plan.
• Translate strategic objectives into robust financial plans, scenarios, and relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and independently maintain an integrated financial model covering P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, CapEx, financing, and liquidity.
• Conduct comprehensive company and project valuations, along with in-depth sensitivity and scenario analyses, tailored to various stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategy team on strategic options, growth initiatives, and critical management decisions.
• Develop and monitor central KPIs at both group and portfolio levels; consolidate project-specific POC (Percentage of Completion) information for performance management to highlight key value drivers, opportunities, and risks.
• Support executive management with insightful reports, analyses, and decision‑making documents for financial and strategic control.
• Coordinate planning and valuation assumptions with various departments and professionalise our FP&A, reporting, and analysis processes.
• Act as a trusted Business Partner, collaborating closely with the CFO, management, and our project and investment teams.

Eligibility & Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field with a focus on Controlling, Finance, or Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in FP&A, Business Controlling, Transaction Advisory, or a leading management/strategy consultancy.
• Familiarity with project-based business, complex business cases, and ideally, experience within private equity, scale-up, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Integrated understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; strong command of budgeting, management reporting, KPI steering, and POC-based project analysis.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Excel, particularly in financial modeling, IRR, and valuation methodologies. Experience with Microsoft-based analytical tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.