You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone but we do. Every day.
Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools delivers real-time data and drives smarter operations for more than 4000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership company-wide collaboration and setting industry-leading standards. Here new ideas are encouraged candid feedback is welcomed and your growth truly matters as much as the companys. At Kinective we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.
Why This Role Matters
As the Senior Financial Analyst you will be a key partner in turning financial data into clear actionable insights that shape company decisionsfrom resourcing and compensation design to investment trade-offs and organizational strategy. You will inform strategic decision-making through financial modeling revenue reporting expense management variance analysis and performance analysis.
You will own critical elements of planning forecasting and performance reporting helping leaders understand whats driving results whats changing and what to do next. Youll collaborate closely with FP&A Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to improve visibility strengthen forecast accuracy and elevate how decisions get madeso Kinective can scale intelligently.
Requirements
What youll own
Strategic Business Partnering & Decision Support
Partner closely with senior leaders to analyze performance and deliver insights that inform decisions across resourcing compensation design and organizational strategy
Translate complex financial and operational drivers into executive-ready recommendations trade-offs and scenarios
Support ad hoc analysis for strategic initiatives (e.g. new programs growth investments efficiency efforts and operating model changes)
Forecasting Planning & Trend Management
Oversee key elements of the annual planning process and support ongoing forecast cycles (short- and long-term) including monthly trend and driver analysis
Build and maintain models that improve forecast rigor (sensitivity scenario modeling and what-if analysis)
Establish clear forecasting assumptions and ensure alignment between Finance and business partners
Performance Reporting & Executive Storytelling
Produce and present clear concise monthly and quarterly reporting packages with actionable variance insights and executive-level commentary
Identify key drivers behind revenue and expense performance highlighting risks opportunities and recommended actions
Create repeatable reporting views that improve leadership visibility into performance (KPIs operating metrics and decision dashboards)
Strengthen revenue and expense reporting through accurate trend analysis variance decomposition and business-driver modeling
Support subscription revenue analysis and recurring revenue performance tracking (including renewals/retention or other recurring drivers as applicable)
Help stakeholders understand performance drivers through metrics and cohorts that support better planning and decision-making
Close Partnership Data Integrity & Process Improvement
Partner with Accounting to support month-end close review general ledger activity and ensure accuracy and integrity of revenue and expense reporting
Identify process improvements that reduce manual effort increase consistency and improve the quality and speed of reporting
Leverage and improve finance tools and data sources (Workday Adaptive Intacct Salesforce BI visualization tools) to raise automation and analytics maturity
How Well Measure Success
Forecasts trend analysis and variance insights are trusted by leaders and consistently drive better decisions
Monthly/quarterly reporting is timely accurate and delivers clear so what / now what takeawaysnot just numbers
Strong partnership with Accounting results in clean reporting fewer surprises and reliable financial narratives
Improved rigor and repeatability in models and reporting (better assumptions clearer drivers more automation stronger visibility)
Cross-functional stakeholders view FP&A as a proactive business partner who elevates outcomes not just reporting
Success here isnt about checking boxes its about propelling Kinectives mission to lead the way to intelligent banking. You must bring excellence to your craft balance resourcefulness with respect share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.
Necessary Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting or a related major required
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience ideally working in FP&A and supporting functional business leaders
Proven ability to deliver strong variance analysis forecasting and performance reporting in a deadline-driven environment
Consistently demonstrate behaviors that reflect initiative intelligence strong attention to detail and integrity in striving for continuous improvement
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
Advanced Excel proficiency; practical financial modeling and PowerPoint skills
Experience with Workday Adaptive Intacct and BI visualization tools is a plus
The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience qualifications job-related skills location and internal equity and most offers are not made at the top of the range.
Base pay is one part of Kinectives Total Rewards package. Depending on the role employees may also be eligible for bonuses commissions or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health well-being and financial security including:
Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision prescriptions life & disability)
Flexible PTO 11 company holidays and generous parental and caregiver leave
An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
Wellness resources and professional development opportunities
If youve made it this far wed love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation even if youre not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at .
Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-timeDescriptionLead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone but we do. Every day.Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to sh...
Full-time
Description
Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!
You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone but we do. Every day.
Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools delivers real-time data and drives smarter operations for more than 4000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership company-wide collaboration and setting industry-leading standards. Here new ideas are encouraged candid feedback is welcomed and your growth truly matters as much as the companys. At Kinective we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.
Why This Role Matters
As the Senior Financial Analyst you will be a key partner in turning financial data into clear actionable insights that shape company decisionsfrom resourcing and compensation design to investment trade-offs and organizational strategy. You will inform strategic decision-making through financial modeling revenue reporting expense management variance analysis and performance analysis.
You will own critical elements of planning forecasting and performance reporting helping leaders understand whats driving results whats changing and what to do next. Youll collaborate closely with FP&A Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders to improve visibility strengthen forecast accuracy and elevate how decisions get madeso Kinective can scale intelligently.
Requirements
What youll own
Strategic Business Partnering & Decision Support
Partner closely with senior leaders to analyze performance and deliver insights that inform decisions across resourcing compensation design and organizational strategy
Translate complex financial and operational drivers into executive-ready recommendations trade-offs and scenarios
Support ad hoc analysis for strategic initiatives (e.g. new programs growth investments efficiency efforts and operating model changes)
Forecasting Planning & Trend Management
Oversee key elements of the annual planning process and support ongoing forecast cycles (short- and long-term) including monthly trend and driver analysis
Build and maintain models that improve forecast rigor (sensitivity scenario modeling and what-if analysis)
Establish clear forecasting assumptions and ensure alignment between Finance and business partners
Performance Reporting & Executive Storytelling
Produce and present clear concise monthly and quarterly reporting packages with actionable variance insights and executive-level commentary
Identify key drivers behind revenue and expense performance highlighting risks opportunities and recommended actions
Create repeatable reporting views that improve leadership visibility into performance (KPIs operating metrics and decision dashboards)
Strengthen revenue and expense reporting through accurate trend analysis variance decomposition and business-driver modeling
Support subscription revenue analysis and recurring revenue performance tracking (including renewals/retention or other recurring drivers as applicable)
Help stakeholders understand performance drivers through metrics and cohorts that support better planning and decision-making
Close Partnership Data Integrity & Process Improvement
Partner with Accounting to support month-end close review general ledger activity and ensure accuracy and integrity of revenue and expense reporting
Identify process improvements that reduce manual effort increase consistency and improve the quality and speed of reporting
Leverage and improve finance tools and data sources (Workday Adaptive Intacct Salesforce BI visualization tools) to raise automation and analytics maturity
How Well Measure Success
Forecasts trend analysis and variance insights are trusted by leaders and consistently drive better decisions
Monthly/quarterly reporting is timely accurate and delivers clear so what / now what takeawaysnot just numbers
Strong partnership with Accounting results in clean reporting fewer surprises and reliable financial narratives
Improved rigor and repeatability in models and reporting (better assumptions clearer drivers more automation stronger visibility)
Cross-functional stakeholders view FP&A as a proactive business partner who elevates outcomes not just reporting
Success here isnt about checking boxes its about propelling Kinectives mission to lead the way to intelligent banking. You must bring excellence to your craft balance resourcefulness with respect share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.
Necessary Qualifications & Competencies
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting or a related major required
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience ideally working in FP&A and supporting functional business leaders
Proven ability to deliver strong variance analysis forecasting and performance reporting in a deadline-driven environment
Consistently demonstrate behaviors that reflect initiative intelligence strong attention to detail and integrity in striving for continuous improvement
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
Advanced Excel proficiency; practical financial modeling and PowerPoint skills
Experience with Workday Adaptive Intacct and BI visualization tools is a plus
The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience qualifications job-related skills location and internal equity and most offers are not made at the top of the range.
Base pay is one part of Kinectives Total Rewards package. Depending on the role employees may also be eligible for bonuses commissions or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health well-being and financial security including:
Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision prescriptions life & disability)
Flexible PTO 11 company holidays and generous parental and caregiver leave
An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
Wellness resources and professional development opportunities
If youve made it this far wed love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation even if youre not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at .
Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.