Head of Strategic Finance

Cohere

Head of Strategic Finance managing financial strategies, business forecasting, and fundraising for security-first AI company. Partnering with CFO and Executive Team to drive operational performance and insights.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $330,000 - $410,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Strategic Finance, including financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on building finance teams in high-growth environments. Proficient in translating complex financial concepts into actionable insights for executive management and cross-functional partners.

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Strategic Financial PlanningFinancial ModelingInvestor RelationsSaaS Industry ExperienceExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingM&A AnalysisCapital MarketsValuationData VisualizationScenario ModelingSensitivity AnalysisContingency Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipRelationship BuildingTrust InspiringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Financial Planning SystemsExcelData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

SaaSAI/ML Market DynamicsEnterprise Sales CyclesFinance Governance FrameworksHigh-Growth Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and assist in fundraising strategy development.
Partner with the CFO and Investor Relations to assist to prepare materials for fundraising, investor relations, and board reporting. Partner with senior leadership to evaluate key business initiatives.
Lead and perform financial analyses for a variety of strategic decisions, including Annual Operating Plan, M&A, strategic investments, partnerships, capital market transactions, and fundraising opportunities.
Provide recommendations to executive management based on both financial and strategic implications of investment decisions. Identify business drivers and risks and present them to the Executive Team.
Construct detailed ad-hoc analyses (scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and contingency planning) to support internal investment decision-making and fundraising efforts.
Manage the long-term planning process with a focus on operational and financial benchmarking, coordinating with the FP&A team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of leadership experience in Strategic Finance, including a track record of building and scaling finance teams in high-growth environments.
Experience operating in a SaaS or similar technology organization, coupled with an understanding of AI/ML market dynamics, pricing strategies, and enterprise sales cycles.
Deep knowledge of enterprise-level financial planning systems and experience with data visualization tools. Proven track record of implementing finance governance frameworks and controls in a rapidly scaling environment.
Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills, including M&A, capital markets, valuation, and fundraising modeling experience. Experience with investor relations and capital raising activities.
Executive level presentation & communication skills. Experience building relationships with cross-functional partners, inspiring trust across the organization while providing mentorship to team members.
Track record of success translating complex financial concepts into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & 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.