Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

NOTE: This Senior Staff level career opportunity is a senior level individual contributor role.

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

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits:

Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

HOW AND WHERE WE WORK:

• Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

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 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs.

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