Manager, Finance

Summary

Join Kairos Power as a Senior Financial Analyst and contribute to the company's mission of enabling the world's transition to clean energy. You will support the Finance team in core financial functions, including reporting, forecasting, analysis, cash flow management, and capital project tracking. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and process improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in accounting and finance, a sharp analytical mind, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, conducting financial analysis, and maintaining financial data for large capital projects. This position also requires collaboration with project managers, engineering, procurement, and other business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Progressive experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or accounting roles
• 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)
• 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
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• General office environment
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Some travel may be required, up to 5%
• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
• Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus

Benefits

• 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)