Financial Analyst

Kraken Kinetics

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or similar role
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial data

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
  • Track actuals vs. budget across active programs and product lines
  • Coordinate with operations and program teams for accurate revenue recognition and billing
  • Support data analytics and dashboard development to track KPIs
  • 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
  • Office perks like great teammates and well-stocked snacks
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Location: On-site at our Pinehurst, NC area facility

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.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • 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

Program & Operational Finance
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • 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

Preferred
  • 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

Security Requirement

US Citizen

Security Statement: This position requires special access to U.S. government information. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration

SALARY & BENEFITS

Kraken Kinetics is committed to offering a competitive compensation package to attract and retain top talent. This full-time, on-site exempt position offers an annual salary range of $75,000-$95,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits included:
  • 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

LIFE IN MOORE COUNTY, NC (PINEHURST AREA)

Kraken Kinetics is based in Moore County, North Carolina, home to Pinehurst, a nationally recognized destination offering an exceptional quality of life.

Employees benefit from a low cost of living, minimal congestion, and a strong sense of community, with easy access to larger metropolitan areas, including Raleigh-Durham.

Whether you're looking to accelerate your career or put down long-term roots, the Pinehurst area offers a compelling alternative to traditional tech and defense hubs.

We are committed to supporting relocation for the right candidates.

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