Senior Finance Analyst

Overview hackajob is collaborating with Kodiak to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. 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. What You’ll Do 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 What You’ll Bring 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 What We Offer 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.) The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package. California Pay Range

$150,000—$160,000 USD

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr hackajob