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Senior Manager FP&A - CIO & FITOps

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 are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager FP&A to support the Chief Information Office (CIO) and FITOps (Finance & Operations) organizations. This individual will work closely with the CIO and FITOps teams to drive financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes while delivering informative financial analysis that helps optimize IT and cybersecurity investments. The Senior Manager, FP&A will play a key role in aligning financial strategies with the security goals of the organization, helping to ensure that financial resources are efficiently allocated to protect the company’s assets and data. This role will also play a pivotal role in tracking and managing TSA-related spending, ensuring compliance with financial targets and timelines.

This role requires a combination of financial expertise, strategic thinking, and an understanding of the sophisticated financial needs of a global cybersecurity organization. The Senior Manager will also act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, influencing decision-making and contributing to the long-term strategic success of the IT function.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

Lead the development and management of the annual budget, long-term financial plans, and forecasts for the CIO and FITOps organizations. Provide strategic financial insights to guide the CIO and his direct reports on investment decisions.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting processes, ensuring the financials are accurate, timely, and aligned with operational priorities. Prepare financial reports that supervise key performance indicators (KPIs), financial variances, and budget vs. actual performance, and deliver these insights to senior leadership.
Identify opportunities and provide actionable insights to optimize spending across IT, cybersecurity, and related programs.
Lead the financial management of both capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenditures (OpEx). Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that IT, Applications, and cybersecurity investments and expenditures are well-managed, supervised, and aligned with financial objectives.
Work closely with procurement and vendor management teams to evaluate, negotiate, and supervise CIO and FITOps vendor contracts.
Build positive relationships with cross-functional partners to ensure financial alignment across the organization.
Mentor and develop the Financial Analyst (supporting FITOps) and provide mentorship and support for their professional growth.
Lead all aspects of and refine TSA expense tracking, ensuring clarity and adherence to timelines during TSA transition.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or other advanced degrees preferred).
8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a demonstrated track record of supporting large scale organizational initiatives.
3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, ideally within a technology, security, or IT-focused organization.
Proven experience supporting cybersecurity or IT teams in high growth/enterprise high tech organizations is highly preferred.
Experienced in developing and presenting business plans, models, and financial forecasts to the Leadership team.
Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Solid understanding of financial management related to capital and operating expenditures.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work on cross-functional teams, and communicate and influence at a senior management level.
Track record of driving business insights, actions, and accountability across organizations.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to build sophisticated financial models and perform detailed analysis.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

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.

US Pay Range

$164,000—$205,000 USD

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Manager FP&A - CIO & FITOps , Cohesity

Cohesity, a leading innovator in AI-powered data security and management, is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Manager FP&A to join their team in San Jose, CA. In this key role, you'll partner closely with the Chief Information Office (CIO) and FITOps (Finance & Operations) teams to drive financial strategies that optimize IT and cybersecurity investments. Your expertise will enable the organization to allocate resources effectively to safeguard its assets and data. You’ll be at the forefront of managing the annual budget, providing essential financial forecasts, and tracking performance indicators that inform executive decision-making. What makes this opportunity exciting is the collaborative atmosphere where you’ll guide a talented team, mentor Financial Analysts, and build relationships across various departments. Your knack for strategic financial insights will shine as you identify opportunities to streamline spending on IT and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with financial targets. Moreover, you will take an active role in evaluating vendor contracts, enhancing procurement strategies and fostering a culture of financial accountability. With a requirement for an intricate understanding of financial management in tech-focused organizations and the ambition to drive impactful insights, your contributions will be pivotal in aligning our financial vision with our overarching goals. So, if you're ready to make a significant impact while working with a passionate team, don’t hesitate to take the next step in your career with Cohesity!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Manager FP&A at Cohesity?

The Senior Manager FP&A at Cohesity will lead the development and management of the annual budget, handle long-term financial plans, forecasting, and deliver insightful financial analysis. They will work closely with the CIO and FITOps teams to ensure IT and cybersecurity investments align with the organization's financial strategies.