Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kairos Power•Alameda, CA

9h•$209,400 - $261,700•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking a Director, FP&A to build and lead its Financial Planning and Analysis function. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will own the financial plan, forecasting, and operating metrics that guide company decisions. The role partners closely with functional leaders to translate financial and operational data into clear insights, strengthen accountability, and support strategic decisions. At a defining stage for the company, the Director will develop the processes, systems, and team needed to support rigorous forecasting and operating cadence, board and investor materials, and fundraising. The ideal candidate combines strategic judgment with hands-on execution, communicates complex issues simply, and has helped a high-growth company scale. The position is located onsite at Kairos Power’s Alameda, California headquarters. Some travel may be required, up to 5%. The role may occasionally require weekend work, schedule flexibility, non-standard work-week hours, and extended hours to support launches and critical project timelines. The work takes place in a general office environment that can be high-concentration, demanding, and fast-paced. Employees may need to wear required PPE and follow safety procedures.

Requirements

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.
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, including 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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including remaining stationary for prolonged periods, moving between tasks or worksites, and communicating with others.
Ability to follow safety procedures, interpret hazardous warning signs, report equipment or unsafe-condition issues, and wear required PPE.
Authorization to access Part 810-controlled information at the facility, as required by Department of Energy regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a capital-intensive or project-based business.
Experience partnering with engineering, manufacturing, or project delivery teams to incorporate technical milestones, spending commitments, and schedule changes into financial forecasts.
A relevant professional credential such as CMA, FPAC, CFA, or CPA; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly financial performance reviews, and long-range financial planning.
Establish planning timelines and assumptions, define decision-making authority, and hold participating teams accountable for planning inputs and deliverables.
Build a planning process connecting 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 supporting scenario planning, capital allocation, liquidity management, and strategic decisions.
Lead financial analyses and projections supporting fundraising and investor communications, including diligence, use of proceeds, and responses to questions about performance and growth.
Strengthen forecast accuracy, FP&A financial controls, documentation, systems, and the speed and consistency of management reporting.
Define consistent financial and operating metrics with clear ownership and reliable data so leaders and investors can understand performance drivers.
Build and lead a strong FP&A team, developing its capabilities in business partnership, financial modeling, communication, and execution as the company scales.
Perform other duties as assigned.