# Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

**Company:** [Cohere](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cohere)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Forecasting, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, US GAAP, SaaS Metrics, ERP Systems, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, KPI Tracking, Automation
**Posted:** 2026-05-05

> Leads FP&A including forecasting, scalable financial modeling, KPI tracking (CAC, LTV, Net Retention), variance analysis, and strategic planning for high-growth AI company. Partners with dept heads on headcount/OpEx; requires 12+ years FP&A experience and strong ERP/BI tool proficiency.

## Job Description

## 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 for high-growth environment
- Own the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) process
- Define, track, and socialize critical SaaS/Tech metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV, Magic Number, Net Retention, Burn Multiple)
- 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 fundraising or M&A activities

## Requirements
- 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

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