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.

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking finance leader with an analytical mind who thrives in the fast-paced environment of a scaling technology company. The ideal candidate possesses robust 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 planning and business modeling to the cross-functional design and execution of GTM initiatives. You will be responsible for operationalizing 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, Sales Strategy & 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 analytical review, and deliver recommendations 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 will build and use predictive modeling to identify growth levers and provide early-warning signals across key metrics. 

• Executive & Board-Level Reporting: Lead the creation of high-impact reporting and financial narratives for executive and board-level consumption. By leveraging AI-native analytics, you will increase reporting velocity and visibility to 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 and maintain strong relationships with Corporate Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, etc. to ensure data integrity, streamline GTM workflows, and align departmental go