Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Finance team by executing core financial functions including reporting, forecasting, analysis, cash flow management and capital project tracking. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making, process improvements, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting and finance, with a strong analytical mindset and ability to quickly adopt and use analytics and technology tools.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external partners.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department leads, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Conduct financial analysis on operating performance, cost variances, profitability, and capital projects.
- Maintain and track financial data for large capital projects, ensuring expenses are aligned with budget and internal controls.
- Utilize advanced tools such as Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, and financial systems to enhance reporting and scenario modeling.
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and variance analysis dashboards.
Project & Contract Support
- Monitor cost share and government contract financials, working with Engineering, Accounting, and external partners to ensure compliance and financial alignment.
- Assist in preparing applications and maintaining documentation for financial incentives and grants.
- Track project-level budgets and provide timely variance analysis and performance metrics.
Operational Support & System Integration
- Help develop and refine financial procedures and internal controls that support compliance and efficiency.
- Support internal and external audit preparation with timely financial documentation.
- Coordinate with Accounting to ensure that financial data is accurately captured and reported, aligning with internal controls and compliance standards.
- Assist in the implementation of new financial systems or EPM modules.
Technology & Process Improvement
- Leverage ERP and enterprise platforms to support reporting, reconciliation, and financial data management.
- Maintain adaptability in learning new technologies and tools to support evolving financial and business needs.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities in recurring reporting and data validation workflows.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with project managers, Engineering, Procurement, and other business units to gather financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Serve as a finance business partner to operational teams, providing proactive financial guidance.
- Assist in developing and delivering financial presentations and dashboards.
- Support the Finance leadership with strategic analysis, modeling, and scenario planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or accounting roles.
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
- Experience with FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
- Experience and proficiency with financial reporting tools and advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, macros).
- Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and planning models (EPM)
- Proficiency in Excel, EPM and ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
- Solid understanding of understanding of accounting and corporate finance principles, including GAAP and FP&A best practices.
- Awareness of financial compliance requirements and capital project cost tracking
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to quickly learn new tools and systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
- Ability to work with highly collaborative team
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
- Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge
- Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues
Physical Conditions
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Environmental Conditions
- General office environment.
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced.
Safety and PPE
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
Travel
- Some travel may be required, up to 5%
Additional Requirements
- Requires occasional working weekends
- Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines
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About our Benefits
We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810
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