Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at CohereCohere 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.Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!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 analysisBuild scalable financial models and planning frameworks to support rapid business growthCollaborate with department heads to understand business needs and translate them into financial requirementsConduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership on financial performanceDevelop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for executive leadershipDrive process improvements and automation in FP&A workflowsPartner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiativesEnsure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controlsExecute annual and multi-year long-range planning (LRP) processes. Bridge the gap between high-level vision and granular departmental execution.Design and implement robust financial processes and automations that keep pace with a high-growth startup environmentOwn monthly and quarterly business review process, providing analysis to identify risks and opportunitiesDefine, track, and socialize critical SaaS/Tech metrics (specifically working with technical teams with modeling, engineering, and product) to drive data-driven decision-making.Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering to manage headcount planning and OpExPrepare high-impact materials for Board meetings and other C-Suite level forumsThis career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have:12+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & AnalysisBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgetingExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial dataExceptional communication skills—the ability to tell a compelling story through dataExperience building and scaling FP&A functions in high-growth and ambiguous environmentsDeep 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, particularly with engineering business partnersStartup experience, particularly in scaling financial operationsFamiliarity with SaaS metrics and AI business modelsExperience with fundraising, investor relations, and board reportingExperience implementing financial systems and automation solutionsFull-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, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening 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, and we will work together to meet your needs.We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.Beware of Scams: Cohere will never ask for payment or third-party services (e.g., CV writing) as part of our hiring process. All legitimate roles are listed on the Cohere careers page and LinkedIn only, with all communications from Cohere employees coming from an @cohere.com or @cw.cohere email alias. If jobs are viewed on other sites then please verify these through our official careers page.