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 for someone with an analytical mind and strong knowledge of finance who is a self-starter and a great communicator. You should be passionate about driving operational change and thrive in the fast-paced environment of a scaling technology company. The ideal candidate possesses deep FP&A experienceand an AI-first mindset. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, modeling, and execution. Youwillbe responsible foroperationalizingAI-native tools and automationto shift focus from manual data aggregation to high-impact analysis, acting as a strategic advisor todrive executive decision-making.This position reports to the Finance Director, SalesStrategy& Planning.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Topline Management & Short-Range Planning: Lead the short-range forecasting process for topline performance. Drivepredictability,accountability and accuracy across key metrics including Bookings, Billings, and Revenueby implementing predictive modeling.
Sales & Marketing Consolidation: Own the end-to-endfinancial managementfor the Sales & Marketing organization, including budgeting, monthlyclose, and global consolidation ofopexand headcount.
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.
Performance Metrics & Reporting:Leverage AI-driven analytics and automation tools to shift the team from manual data aggregation to high-value analysis. You will use these technologies toidentifynon-obvious trends in GTM health and pipeline risks that traditional modeling might miss.
Integrated Planning: Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles for the sales organization, translating corporate growth targets into departmental financial impacts and quotas.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
Minimum of 7+ 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)
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
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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.
$137,360.00-$171,700.00The 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.
