Senior Manager, GTM & Revenue Finance

Senior Manager, GTM & Revenue Finance

Location

United States; Toronto

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Business Operations

Finance

Compensation

USA - New York, Washington and California

$265K – $320K • Offers Equity

USA - All Other States

$210K – $255K • Offers Equity

Canada

CA$300K – CA$360K • Offers Equity

Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Overview

Application

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Manager to lead GTM and Revenue Finance as part of the Strategic Finance team. This person will have direct exposure to the CFO, CRO and board materials. You will lead a team of analysts to forecasting, reporting and strategic initiatives for our GTM organization. You will have ownership of the revenue line and the chance to build the function, the team and the systems rather than inherit them.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue forecasting and deal economics

Own the ARR and revenue plan by segment, region, product and deployment type

Build driver-based models connecting sales pipeline to ARR and GAAP revenue conversion

Triangulate top-down targets against bottoms-up deal pipeline and deal-level economics

Run scenario planning and sensitivities to support a dynamic market landscape

Own gross margin annual planning and explain the storyline on variances and performance

Provide guidance on deal structuring, terms, margin profile, etc

Define and track KPIs including LTV, CAC, payback period, gross margin

Establish a mature framework for deal review and acceptance working closely with Rev Ops, Biz Ops and GTM

ROI Analysis & Strategic Initiatives

Analyze territory and segment economics including CAC efficiency and payback period

Partner with Marketing and Sales leadership to allocate spend toward the highest-return motions

Report GTM performance monthly finance and business reviews

Own the GTM financial narrative in board and executive packages

Run investor diligence, the data room and customer reference prep during fundraising

Build product finance capabilities as product mix expands, including product-line P&L, unit economics and gross margin by revenue stream

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategic Finance

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 EPM Systems (Anaplan, Pigment, Onestream) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

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, particularly with GTM business partners

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

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these 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.

How and Where We Work:

Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.