Cohere Is Hiring Head of Strategic Finance (Remote) → Earn Up to $410,000 + Equity

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title: Head of Strategic Finance
Company: Cohere
Job Location: San Francisco, New York, and eligible U.S. locations
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary:

New York, Washington & California: $330,000 – $410,000 + equity
All other U.S. states: $265,000 – $330,000 + equity
Experience: 15+ years of leadership experience in Strategic Finance

About Cohere

Cohere is a security-first enterprise AI company developing advanced foundation models and end-to-end AI products designed to solve real-world business challenges.

The company works with enterprises building AI systems and is focused on advancing the adoption of AI through powerful, secure, and practical technology.

Cohere is headquartered in Toronto and has offices across major global technology hubs, including New York City, San Francisco, London, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

About the Head of Strategic Finance Role

Cohere is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Finance to lead strategic financial planning, business forecasting, product pricing strategy, and support fundraising initiatives.

Reporting directly to the CFO and partnering closely with the Executive Team, the successful candidate will lead financial and strategic analysis that informs major business decisions and corporate strategy.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can operate effectively in a high-growth technology environment and translate complex financial information into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning

The Head of Strategic Finance will:

Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Support the development of fundraising strategies.
Manage long-term planning with a focus on operational and financial benchmarking.
Coordinate strategic planning activities with the FP&A team.

Fundraising and Investor Relations

Responsibilities include:

Partnering with the CFO and Investor Relations team on fundraising materials.
Supporting investor relations and board reporting.
Contributing financial and strategic insights to fundraising initiatives.
Supporting capital-raising activities and related analysis.

Corporate Strategy and Business Analysis

The successful candidate will lead financial analysis for strategic decisions involving:

Annual Operating Plans.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Strategic investments.
Partnerships.
Capital market transactions.
Fundraising opportunities.
Other major corporate initiatives.

The role will involve evaluating both the financial and strategic implications of investment decisions and providing recommendations to executive management.

Financial Modeling and Scenario Analysis

You will:

Build detailed financial models to support strategic decision-making.
Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses.
Develop contingency planning models.
Identify key business drivers, opportunities, and financial risks.
Present findings and recommendations to the Executive Team.

Finance Leadership

The Head of Strategic Finance will also help build and scale the finance function by:

Providing strategic leadership to the finance team.
Supporting the implementation of finance governance frameworks and controls.
Partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the organisation.
Mentoring and developing finance team members.
Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have:

15+ years of leadership experience in Strategic Finance.
A proven track record of building and scaling finance teams in high-growth environments.
Experience working within a SaaS or similar technology organisation.
Understanding of AI/ML market dynamics, pricing strategies, and enterprise sales cycles.
Deep knowledge of enterprise-level financial planning systems.
Experience with data visualisation tools.
Proven experience implementing finance governance frameworks and controls in rapidly scaling organisations.
Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills.
Experience with M&A, capital markets, valuation, and fundraising models.
Experience supporting investor relations and capital-raising activities.
Excellent executive-level presentation and communication skills.
Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and inspire trust across an organisation.
Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Compensation

Cohere offers the following compensation ranges depending on location:

New York, Washington and California:
$330,000 – $410,000 + equity

All other U.S. states:
$265,000 – $330,000 + equity

Actual compensation will depend on factors including location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits and Perks

Full-time employees at Cohere can enjoy:

Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
Separate mental health budget.
RRSP matching, 401(k), or pension scheme depending on location.
100% parental leave top-up for up to six months for either parent.
Six weeks of paid vacation, equivalent to 30 working days.
Annual enrichment benefits covering areas such as arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvements.
Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
Travel budget for remote employees visiting other Cohere offices.
Annual company offsite.
$500 home-office stipend.

Remote Work at Cohere

Cohere operates as a remote-friendly organisation while maintaining offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

Employees working from an office have access to daily lunch programmes, snacks, and regular community and social events.

Employees who are not located near a Cohere office can benefit from co-working support to work alongside others in their city.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Cohere is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds.

Candidates who require accommodations during the recruitment process can request support through Cohere’s accommodation process.

Cohere may also use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applications against the criteria for the position. Recruiters may continue to review and consider applications through their recruitment process.

Important Recruitment and Scam Warning

Cohere will never ask candidates for payment or require them to purchase third-party services, such as CV-writing services, as part of the hiring process.

Candidates should verify vacancies through Cohere’s official careers channels and be cautious of fraudulent recruitment communications.