Corporate Strategy & M&A Associate

Sunlight Group is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries. Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,600+ people we employ across the organization.

Sunlight Group is characterized by extensive M&A transactions (more than 10 the last two years), heavy investment plan and long-term volume growth. Achieving €1.1bn revenue in 2023 through organic and inorganic growth, Sunlight Group offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to attract a Corporate Strategy & M&A Associate to join a fast-moving group and contribute to its geographic, sectoral, and vertical expansion initiatives.

The Corporate Strategy & M&A Associate will support the end-to-end execution of a wide variety of corporate transactions, including international M&A and strategic investment projects, providing complex financial analyses and strategic recommendations to senior management for decision making.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Perform financial analysis, including financial modeling, valuation, and business due diligence, to assess the strategic fit and financial viability of potential acquisitions and strategic investments
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks
• Support end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, due diligence, drafting of transaction documents and integration planning
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across business units to understand integration needs and gather requirements to drive desired results of the integration plan strategy
• Oversee post-merger integration efforts, working with operational teams to ensure seamless transitions and achievement of synergies
• Present complex financial analyses and strategic recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner to drive consensus around business development priorities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 4-6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting or corporate development, with a focus on M&A and strategic analysis
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and due diligence analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and present insights to senior stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Fluency in English (both verbal & written) is a must
• Frequent travelling shall be required

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.