Senior Director of Strategic Finance, Kraken

• We are looking for a strategic finance leader with a broad range of experience in finance, and a solid understanding of accounting, tax and systems
• Our finance leader will provide superior strategic insight and will need to have the ability to execute in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred
• 12+ years experience and proven track record in financial planning investment banking, or strategic finance roles in the financial services, fintech or technology industries
• Knowledge of financial markets and strong passion in cryptocurrency
• Experience in global organizations
• Experience in public companies
• Strong strategic and creative thinking, analytical and project management skills
• Strong understanding of M&A and inorganic growth initiatives
• Ability to establish strong working relationships across all levels of management, and to work collaboratively and independently
• Effective at communicating complex topics and influencing others
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Expert knowledge of VBA and macros preferred
• Problem solving and investigative skills, coupled with a creative analytical orientation
• Experience building complex financial models for valuation, forecasting or pricing strategies
• Experience using FP&A tools (e.g. Hyperion)
• Experience using BI and analytics tools (e.g. BI360 or Tableau)

Desirable

• As part of the Finance leadership team at Kraken, you will work closely with the CFO to lead strategic financial planning and analysis and reporting for the company
• This will include but is not limited to building a strong financial and operational partnership model with BU leaders, supporting growth decision making (pricing, commissions structure, investment sizing/allocations, etc.) and KPI design and ownership of the narrative behind topline business performance
• Also includes assisting with M&A due diligence, IPO readiness and forecasting as a public company, and more.
• Strategic Leadership & Decision Support - This role will develop robust budgeting and forecasting framework, while collaborating with the CFO and business leaders to define strategic priorities, analyze business performance, and assess the financial impact of growth initiatives, including ROI and capital allocation
• Build/buy/partner decision support with key BU leaders, Corporate Development and Business Development teams
• Financial Performance & Reporting - Drive the creation and delivery of monthly financial insights, including variance analysis, and manage the preparation of key financial reports for management and the Board
• Ensure alignment of financial forecasts with business strategies and provide recommendations for optimizing financial performance
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Business Partnership - Partner with business units (BUs), Marketing, and Strategy teams to provide financial support, identify growth opportunities, and improve the business partnership model
• Lead monthly budget reviews, track performance against key business drivers, and help bridge the gap between internal finance and investor relations
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning - Oversee the annual and departmental budgeting process, continuously refine forecasts, and align assumptions with business leaders
• Oversight of the procurement function and collaboration with accounting, treasury, and tax teams to ensure tight alignment of forecast and actuals
• Lead efforts to improve forecasting tools, systems, and methodologies to ensure accurate financial reporting
• M&A Integration & Capital Allocation - Support the M&A team in incorporating acquisitions into long-term financial plans, ensuring smooth integration and alignment with forecasting and budgeting
• Analyze capital allocation and make recommendations to deploy resources efficiently across the business
• Process Improvement & Efficiency - Identify and implement opportunities for improving financial processes, reporting accuracy, and the overall efficiency of the FP&A function
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline