Financial Analyst

Kraken Kinetics • Pinehurst, NC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Financial Analyst at Kraken Kinetics will work closely with the Head of Finance and cross-functional teams to produce accurate financial reports to support operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• US Citizen
• This position requires special access to U.S. government information. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, defense, or other product-driven industry
• Experience with ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Fishbowl, SAP, Costpoint or similar platforms
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly/monthly financial reports including cost summaries and variance analysis
• Assist in building and maintaining a cash flow forecast model
• Generate DSO, AR aging, and cash collection reports for leadership review
• Develop and maintain spend plans to track budget execution and forecast remaining obligations
• Perform cost analysis and financial modeling to support business decisions and operating plans
• Track actuals vs. budget across active programs and product lines
• Assist in Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and variance root-cause analysis
• Support cost pool tracking, overhead monitoring, and cost reconciliation
• Coordinate with operations and program teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing
• Support timekeeping accuracy and labor charge validation
• Support data analytics and dashboard development (e.g., Power BI) to track KPIs and deliver ad hoc reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and processes

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level