Finance Intern - Summer 2026

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a motivated Finance Intern to engage in daily finance processes, analytics, and reporting. In this collaborative environment, the intern will work under the guidance of the Senior Financial Analyst and alongside experienced peers to support operational and analytical finance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enhance quarterly management reporting files using Tableau, Excel and Power Point.

• Support data-driven insights by leveraging Alteryx and Tableau for financial and operational analyses.

• Assist with preparation of project reports and collaborate 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 management and develop 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 data accuracy and integrity across systems.

• Acquire business acumen to support accurate expenditure coding on Purchase Orders.

• Actively engage in continuous learning opportunities, particularly in data analytics and process automation.

• Gain proficiency in accounting/finance and analytics software, including NetSuite, Coupa, Tableau and Alteryx.

• Assist with data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to support accurate financial reporting.

• 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 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).

• Interest in a high-growth technology company, 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 desirable.

• Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial systems through coursework, projects, or prior internships is 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.

• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision.

• Eager to engage in teamwork in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and business information.

• Basic understanding of financial statements and how operational activities impact financial performance.

• 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

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs

• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Travel

• Some travel may be required up to 10%

About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

• 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.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit 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