Finance Intern

About the Job: Finance Intern

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a pioneering new nuclear energy technology and engineering company. Our mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This grand objective will be achieved through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR), designed for robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to seamlessly accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is actively seeking a highly motivated Finance Intern to immerse themselves in daily finance processes, analytics, and reporting. Operating within a collaborative environment, the intern will receive guidance from the Senior Financial Analyst and work alongside experienced peers, contributing directly to operational and analytical finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enhance quarterly management reporting files utilizing key tools such as Tableau, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Support the generation of data-driven insights by leveraging Alteryx and Tableau for comprehensive financial and operational analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports and collaborate closely with project managers on monthly and/or quarterly project tracking and status updates.
• Work alongside the Supply Chain and Procurement team to streamline Purchase Order (PO) management and develop robust analytics to track key metrics.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and analytical reports as needed or requested.
• Support the Senior Financial Analyst with weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting updates.
• Update and maintain forecasting and budgeting files, ensuring paramount data accuracy and integrity across all systems.
• Acquire essential business acumen to support accurate expenditure coding on Purchase Orders.
• Actively engage in continuous learning opportunities, with a particular focus on data analytics and process automation.
• Gain proficiency in critical accounting/finance and analytics software, including NetSuite, Coupa, Tableau, and Alteryx.
• Assist with data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to support accurate financial reporting.
• Document financial processes, reporting methodologies, or analytical assumptions to support transparency and repeatability.
• Support month-end or quarter-end close activities through data preparation or variance analysis, as appropriate for an intern role.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain valuable exposure to business operations and financial decision-making processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in data visualization, business intelligence, or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL).
• A keen interest in a high-growth technology company, coupled with an appreciation for clean energy.
• Proficient in Excel; GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial systems through coursework, projects, or prior internships is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Strong analytical mindset with an ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and how operational activities impact financial performance.
• Proactively seeks opportunities for learning, development, and new challenges.
• Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced environments, adjusting to shifting priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Eager to engage in teamwork within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and business information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track work, document assumptions, and follow established processes.

Physical Demands

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High-concentration, demanding, and fast-paced work setting.

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.

About Our Benefits

We recognize that we employ some of the most talented and dedicated individuals, and we are committed to rewarding them accordingly. Full-time employees (excluding interns) at Kairos Power can expect access to the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Important Note on Export Control Restrictions

You are applying for a position that is located in a facility handling information subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you must be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries NOT on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link provided below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company specifically authorizing that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810