Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Responsibilities
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
Lead the annual and multi-year long-range planning (LRP) processes
Design and implement robust financial processes and systems that can keep pace with a high-growth startup environment
Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) process, providing deep-dive analysis on Forecast vs. Actuals to identify risks and opportunities
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
Act as a "CFO for the Departments," embedded with leaders in Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to manage headcount planning and OpEx
Prepare high-impact materials for Board of Directors meetings and support future fundraising or M&A activities
Qualifications
- 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
Pay
$250,000 - $320,000 USD
Schedule
Full-Time
Benefits
- 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.