Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kairos Power; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Kairos Power seeks a Director, FP&A to build and lead a world-class Financial Planning and Analysis function. Reporting to CFO, this leader will own the financial plan, forecasting, and operating metrics guiding decisions across the business.

They will partner closely with functional leaders to turn financial and operational data into clear insights, strengthen accountability, and help drive strategic decisions. This is a pivotal role at a defining stage for the company.

Qualifications

• Deep FP&A leadership in a growing company.
• Experience building integrated financial models.
• Experience supporting fundraising and board presentations.
• Experience improving financial systems and data quality.
• Proven track record hiring and leading FP&A teams.
• Experience in capital-intensive or project-based environments preferred.
• Experience partnering with engineering/manufacturing/project teams.
• Credentials such as CMA/FPAC/CFA/CPA desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly performance reviews, and long-range planning.
• Establish planning timelines and accountability for inputs/deliverables.
• Build planning processes linking targets to operating plans, headcount, capex and cash needs.
• Deliver reporting for execs and board: results vs plan, KPI trends, forecast changes, risks and actions.
• Develop an integrated financial model supporting scenario planning and liquidity management.
• Lead fundraising support and investor diligence responses.
• Strengthen forecast accuracy, controls and management reporting speed.
• Define metrics with ownership and reliable data for leadership.
• Build and lead a strong FP&A team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FP&A leadership

financial modeling

board presentations

fundraising support

data analysis

Education

CMA/FPAC/CFA/CPA credentials

Job description

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

We are seeking a Director, FP&A to build and lead a world-class Financial Planning and Analysis function. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will own the financial plan, forecasting, and operating metrics that guide decisions across the business. They will partner closely with functional leaders to turn financial and operational data into clear insights, strengthen accountability, and help drive strategic decisions.

This is a pivotal role at a defining stage for the company. The Director, FP&A will develop the processes, systems, and team needed to operate at the highest standards, including more forecasting and operational cadence, board and investor materials, and support to fundraising. The ideal candidate combines strategic judgment with hands-on execution, communicates complex issues simply, and has helped a high-growth company scale through the different phases of growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly financial performance reviews, and long‑range financial planning.
• Establish clear planning timelines and assumptions, define decision‑making authority, and hold participating teams accountable for their planning inputs and deliverables.
• Build a planning process that connects financial targets to operating plans, headcount, capital spending, and cash needs. Partner with functional leaders to make forecasts actionable and identify tradeoffs early.
• Deliver timely, decision‑ready reporting for the executive team and board, including results versus plan, KPI trends, forecast changes, risks, and recommended actions.
• Develop and maintain an integrated financial model that supports scenario planning, capital allocation, liquidity management, and strategic decisions.
• Lead financial analyses and projections supporting fundraising and ongoing investor communications, including diligence, use of proceeds, and responses to questions about performance and growth.
• Strengthen forecast accuracy, financial controls within FP&A, documentation, systems, and the speed and consistency of management reporting.
• Define a consistent set of financial and operating metrics, with clear ownership and reliable data, so leaders and investors can understand the drivers of performance.
• Build and lead a strong FP&A team, developing its capabilities in business partnership, financial modeling, communication, and execution as the company scales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading FP&A in a growing company, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and long‑range planning.
• Experience developing integrated financial models, including integrated financial statements, cash forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Experience supporting fundraising, investor diligence, and board presentations.
• Experience improving financial systems, data quality, and reporting processes as an organization scales.
• Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and leading a high‑performing FP&A team.
• Experience in a capital‑intensive or project‑based business is preferred.
• Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, or project delivery teams to incorporate technical milestones, spending commitments, and schedule changes into financial forecasts is desirable.
• Relevant professional credential, such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAC), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of financial planning, financial statement relationships, cash flow forecasting, and financial and operating performance measures.
• Skill in financial modeling and analysis, including evaluating assumptions, testing scenarios, and translating results into clear recommendations.
• Ability to build a disciplined planning cadence from the ground up and gain commitment from leaders across the business.
• Sound judgment about which metrics matter, what drives them, and how to turn financial analysis into clear recommendations.
• Strong business partnership skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and hold teams accountable to plans.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial results to executives, directors, and investors.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and establish structure and rigor as business needs change.

Physical Demands

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High‑concentration, demanding and fast‑paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety footwear, or other PPE as required

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 5%

Certification

• Relevant professional credential, such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAC), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally required non‑standard work‑week hours
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The salary range for this position is $209,400 to $261,700 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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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.

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