Senior Director - FP&A
Join Kikoff as a Senior Director of FP&A to drive financial planning and analysis in a fast-growing fintech company.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
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Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
What you'll build
- Own Kikoff's annual operating budget
- Lead FP&A team that builds and maintains financial models
- Prepare and present executive and board-level financial reporting packages
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
- Build, develop, and grow a high-performing FP&A team
Must have
- 12+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related financial discipline
- Experience with modern planning systems required
- Expert financial modeler with deep experience building driver-based models
Nice to have
- Background at a late-stage or public fintech
- Investment banking experience preferred
- MBA preferred
Practical constraints
- located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week)
AI in the day-to-day
leveraging and pushing AI adoption
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Senior Director of FP&A at Kikoff plays a crucial role in shaping the company's financial strategy by managing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support its growth trajectory. This position requires expertise in financial modeling and a strong understanding of the fintech landscape, particularly in high-growth environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in FP&A or investment banking, with a preference for those from late-stage fintech or e-commerce backgrounds. The role also involves leading a small team and collaborating closely with various departments to drive financial insights and strategic initiatives.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Kikoff's careers page September 28, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,060).
- Starts above 80% of 272 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $200,000 across 123 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Director - FP&A role remote?
- It's hybrid — Kikoff expects some on-site time in San Francisco, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Kikoff lists $250,000–$275,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Senior Director - FP&A role.
- Where is the role based?
- Kikoff is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kikoff targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Director - FP&A role at Kikoff.
From the original posting
Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
About The Role
As the Senior Director of FP&A you will report to the CFO and serve as a key financial thought partner to Kikoff's leadership team as the company continues its significant and profitable growth. You will own the company's financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions, translating complex business dynamics into actionable financial insight that drives strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to build the financial infrastructure, analytical frameworks, and planning processes that a pre-IPO fintech company demands. The ideal candidate combines rigorous financial analysis with strong business instincts, an AI mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
The Senior Director of FP&A will initially manage a team of 3–4, with the opportunity to grow the function as Kikoff's business continues to scale. The role will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).
What You Will Do:
- Own Kikoff's annual operating budget, quarterly plans, weekly/daily forecasts, and long-range financial model, ensuring they reflect business realities and support strategic decision-making
- Lead FP&A team that builds and maintains financial models that capture the unit economics, marketing acquisition/retention analytics, cohort dynamics, and revenue drivers specific to Kikoff's businesses
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to business leaders across marketing, product, engineering, and operations - translating financial data into clear guidance and actionable recommendations
- Help to define the company’s key metrics and drive alignment and adoption in close partnership with our Data team, while leveraging and pushing AI adoption
- Prepare and present executive and board-level financial reporting packages, including monthly financial reporting package, board decks, KPI dashboards, and forward-looking commentary
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic initiatives, new product launches, and capital allocation decisions
- Partner with the Corporate Controller and accounting team to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational forecasts
- Own the selection and development of Kikoff's planning systems and financial infrastructure, driving adoption of best-in-class tools and processes
- Support fundraising, investor relations, and M&A processes as needed, including preparation of investor materials and financial due diligence
- Build, develop, and grow a high-performing FP&A team, setting a high bar for analytical rigor, business judgment, communication and cross-functional collaboration
About You:
- 12+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or a related financial discipline, with significant industry experience at a high-growth company
- Background at a late-stage or public fintech, or e-commerce / marketplace / internet company with high transaction volumes preferred
- Investment banking experience preferred — candidates with IB backgrounds who have successfully transitioned into operating FP&A roles are strongly encouraged to apply
- MBA preferred; demonstrated track record of financial leadership at a later-stage pre-IPO or newly public company strongly valued
- Experience with modern planning systems required — Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or comparable tools; ability to own the roadmap and optimization of Kikoff's planning infrastructure
- AI-first mindset with a track record of driving cross-functional adoption of AI tools in financial analysis and planning workflows
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives for executive and board audiences
- Expert financial modeler with deep experience building driver-based models that capture unit economics, cohort behavior, and multi-product revenue dynamics
- Comfortable operating as a player-coach — willing to roll up sleeves on detailed analysis and models while managing and developing a growing team
- Strong communication skills to build deep, collaborative relationships across Kikoff’s teams
- High business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of building credibility and trust with senior cross-functional stakeholders
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