Senior Manager, Finance Strategy & Planning

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

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We’re looking fora forward-thinking finance leader with an analytical mindwho thrives in the fast-paced environment of a scaling technology company. The ideal candidatepossessesrobust finance acumen, a strong mastery of SaaS business models,and an AI-first mindset. 

As a core pillar of our GTM Finance team, this role sits at the intersection of strategy, modeling, and execution.You will partner closely with the Office of the CFO and the Office of the CRO to solve complex business problems ranging from strategic planningandbusiness modelingto thecross-functional design and execution ofGTMinitiatives.You willbe responsible foroperationalizing AI-native tools and automation, driving high-impact analysis and executive decision-making as a trusted strategic advisor.

This position reports to the Finance Director, SalesStrategy& Planning.  

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:  

• Strategic Initiative Leadership & Decision Velocity: Mobilize and lead cross-functional teams to dissect complex, business-critical problems. You will structure data-driven hypotheses, orchestrate deep analyticalreview, and deliverrecommendations that actively shape GTM strategy, resource prioritization, and investment decisions.

  
  
  

• Topline Management & Architecture: Lead the short-range forecasting process for Bookings, Billings, and Revenue. Beyond tracking, you willbuild and use predictive modeling toidentifygrowth levers and provide early-warning signalsacross key metrics.

  
  
  

• Executive & Board-LevelReporting:Lead the creation of high-impact reporting and financial narratives for executive and board-level consumption.ByleveragingAI-nativeanalytics, you will increase reporting velocity and visibilityto GTM trends, performance metrics, and strategic risks.

  
  
  

• Integrated Planning: Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles for the sales organization, translating corporate growth targets into departmental financial impacts and quotas.

  
  
  

• Strategic Business Partnership: Act as the primary finance lead for multiple VPs across the GTM organization. Provide data-driven recommendations on resource allocation, sales productivity, and investment ROI.

  
  
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Build andmaintainstrong relationships withCorporate Finance,Sales Operations, Accounting,etc.to ensure data integrity, streamline GTM workflows, and align departmental goals with the long-range financial plan.

  
  
  

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:  

• Topline Expertise: Deep experience managing SaaS or high-growth metrics (Bookings, Billings, ARR/Revenue) and a strong understanding of how sales cycles impact financial statements.

  
  
  

• Strategic Mindset: A curiosity to look beyond the "what" of the numbers to explain the "why," with the initiative to proactively solve complex business problems, using AI-native tools to providefaster, moreaccurateanalysis.

  
  
  

• Communication Mastery: The ability to distill complex financial data into clear, concise narratives for VPs and non-financial leaders.

  
  
  

• Agility:A track recordof thriving in fast-paced environments, witha provenability to manageand leadhigh-priorityprojects and influence cross-functional stakeholders. 

  
  
  

• Advanced Modeling:Expert-level Excel skills combined with a 'future-of-finance' toolkit. You are comfortable using AI assistants to write scripts, automate repetitive reporting workstreams, and build models that are scalable and resilient.

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

  
  
  

YOUR EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

  
  
  

• Minimum of5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Sales Finance, or Strategic Finance, preferably within a fast-paced technology or SaaS company.

  
  
  

• Strongproficiencywith financial systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Salesforce, andTableau)anda proven ability tooperationalizeAI-native tools (e.g.Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor)

  
  
  

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Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.