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As a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Cohere, your responsibilities include
- Establish and maintain comprehensive departmental forecasting processes with regular vs. actuals analysis
- Design, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization
- Build scalable financial models and planning frameworks to support rapid business growth
- Collaborate with department heads to understand business needs and translate them into financial requirements
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performance
- Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for executive leadership
- Drive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflows
- Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and M&A activities
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls
- Strategic Planning: Lead the annual and multi-year long-range planning (LRP) processes. You will bridge the gap between high-level vision and granular departmental execution.
- Operational Scaling: Design and implement robust financial processes and systems that can keep pace with a high-growth startup environment.
- Performance Management: Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) process, providing deep-dive analysis on Forecast vs. Actuals to identify risks and opportunities.
- KPI Architecture: Define, track, and socialize critical SaaS/Tech metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV, Magic Number, Net Retention, and Burn Multiple) to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Departmental Partnership: Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to manage headcount planning and OpEx.
- Board & Investor Relations: Prepare high-impact materials for Board of Directors meetings and support future fundraising or M&A activities.
This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Exceptional communication skills—the ability to tell a compelling story through data
- Experience building and scaling FP&A functions in high-growth and ambiguous environments
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and the interaction between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at fast-moving technology companies
- Startup experience, particularly in scaling financial operations
- Familiarity with SaaS metrics and AI business models
- Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting
- Experience implementing financial systems and automation solutions
Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. $250,000 - $320,000 USD
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
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