Senior Finance Analyst

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 160000

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 youll 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 youll bring:

Bachelors 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 salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross 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

$150000 - $160000 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 candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates 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 Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates 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 with Separate Review Request in the email subject line.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

What youll 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 youll bring:

Bachelors 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.)