Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating clean electrical energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long-time entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply. We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis senior manager to play a critical role in supporting our financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions in Germany. This position will be integral in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and driving insights to inform key business decisions. This role will also focus on process improvements and contribute to ERP and financial systems enhancement to support the company’s growth trajectory. What you’ll do: Assist in annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Develop financial models and dashboards to provide real-time insights and support data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, R&D, and operations, to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational objectives. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses, highlighting key performance trends, variances, and insights. Support financial reviews and presentations for senior management, focusing on business unit performance and areas of opportunity or concern. Participate in ERP and financial systems upgrades, working closely with IT and finance teams to improve reporting capabilities and data accuracy. Implement and monitor key financial metrics, ensuring consistency and reliability in data used for decision-making. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, optimizing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to financial reporting in Germany. Who you are: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Strong depth of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing, hardware, or high-tech industries. Strong skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and KPI reporting. Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) preferred. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel and financial data visualization tools. Familiarity with German financial reporting standards and regulations is preferred. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.