Senior Finance Analyst

Kodiak•Mountain View, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. The finance team partners with functions throughout Kodiak, providing financial support and insights to enable the business to maximize operational and financial outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst and self-starter to join our team. This role reports to the VP of Finance. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners including engineering, supply chain, S&M and G&A functions as well as the finance and accounting teams. This is a key role in the CFO organization, influencing people throughout the company to help secure the success of the company. If you love getting into the weeds and multi-tasking, are a systems and modeling guru, and are passionate about inspiring change and business growth in a dynamic fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field. MBA preferred
5+ years experience in finance, ideally with experience in FP&A at a public company
Superb proficiency in Excel model building, including advanced functions, formulas, and pivot tables
Experience using ERP, BI, and other systems and tools to support model building, forecast updates, and analytical reviews of results. Preferably experience with SAP/S4 HANA.
Experience with hardware, bills of materials, product costing, and physical operations
Thrive in a small team environment with a strong aptitude for managing multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results
Ability to recognize and implement process improvements and build scalable solutions
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
High standards of quality, accuracy, and fidelity
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Confidence working with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Preferably experience with SAP/S4 HANA.

Responsibilities

Play a major role in the short and long term planning and reporting of the business
Build and maintain models to forecast and explain variances in cash flows, capex, product costs, expenses, headcount, and revenue. Participate in the accounting close
Serve as an influential business partner by developing and maintaining financial and operational models that drive decision making in areas such as business development, engineering, supply chain, marketing, HR, IT, and facilities
Convert financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights through effective reporting, analysis, and presentation
Support strategic initiatives, purchases, and investments through data-driven analyses
Streamline financial processes by leveraging automation and AI tools. Play a key role in FP&A system implementation
Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)