Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Kairos Power•Alameda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is a nuclear energy technology and engineering company working to commercialize a fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor designed for robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation. The company’s mission is to enable the transition to clean energy while improving quality of life and protecting the environment. The Director, FP&A will build and lead the company’s Financial Planning and Analysis function and report to the CFO. This leader will own financial planning, forecasting, and operating metrics that guide business decisions, partnering with functional leaders to translate financial and operational data into insights, strengthen accountability, and support strategic choices. The role will establish the processes, systems, and team needed to support the company’s growth, including a stronger forecasting and operating cadence, board and investor materials, and fundraising support. The position is based onsite at the company’s Alameda, California headquarters. Some travel may be required, up to 5%. The position involves occasional weekend work, schedule flexibility, non-standard work-week hours, and extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines. Work takes place in a general office environment and may involve safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

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 relevant metrics, their drivers, and how to translate analysis into recommendations.
Strong business partnership skills, including the ability to challenge assumptions constructively and hold teams accountable to plans.
Excellent communication skills, including explaining complex financial results to executives, directors, and investors.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and establish structure and rigor as business needs change.
Authorization from the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information is required to work in the facility; licensing requirements may apply to some foreign nationals.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 with 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 for 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.
Build and lead a strong FP&A team, developing its capabilities in business partnership, financial modeling, communication, and execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.