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Kraken is hiring a Senior Director, Strategic Finance

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading strategic financial planning and analysis to guide executive decision-making. The role involves shaping long-term financial models, evaluating business opportunities, and ensuring financial strategies align with organizational goals. The individual will work closely with senior leaders to drive initiatives that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of long-range financial planning models
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and allocate resources
  • Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes across departments
  • Provide financial analysis to support major business initiatives and investments
  • Develop frameworks for evaluating new market opportunities and expansion strategies
  • Partner with business units to assess performance against financial targets
  • Drive scenario planning to anticipate market shifts and organizational impacts
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
  • Enhance financial reporting systems to improve accuracy and timeliness
  • Manage relationships with internal finance teams and external advisors
  • Support fundraising activities and investor communications as needed
  • Evaluate capital structure options and funding strategies
  • Monitor key financial metrics and trends to inform strategic decisions
  • Ensure alignment between financial planning and company-wide objectives
  • Lead ad hoc strategic projects at the direction of senior leadership
  • Optimize resource allocation models to support scalable growth
  • Assess risks and opportunities related to regulatory and macroeconomic factors
  • Strengthen financial governance processes across the organization
  • Mentor and develop members of the finance team
  • Promote a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making
  • Streamline planning workflows to increase efficiency and collaboration
  • Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry dynamics and competitive landscape
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting standards
  • Contribute to enterprise risk management frameworks
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, or divestiture analyses when required

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role and location

Team

Part of the finance leadership team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

This leader will play a central role in defining the company’s financial future by integrating planning, analysis, and strategy. The position reports to the CFO and serves as a key advisor on capital allocation, growth initiatives, and performance measurement.

What We Look For

We seek a strategic thinker who combines deep financial expertise with operational judgment. The ideal candidate excels at turning data into strategy, leading through influence, and adapting to a dynamic business environment.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

Required Skills
Strategic FinanceFinancial Planning & AnalysisFinancial ModelingBusiness PartneringCross-functional LeadershipBudgetingForecastingTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisExecutive CommunicationProcess ImprovementFinancial SystemsKPI Development Strategic FinanceFinancial Planning & AnalysisFinancial ModelingBusiness PartneringCross-functional LeadershipBudgetingForecastingTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisExecutive CommunicationProcess ImprovementFinancial SystemsKPI Development
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Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Posted 10 months ago