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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 leader in AI-powered data security and management, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and seasoned Senior Manager FP&A to support our Chief Information Office (CIO) and the FITOps (Finance & Operations) teams right here in San Jose, CA. If you possess exceptional financial planning skills and a knack for strategic thinking, this might just be your next big opportunity! In this dynamic role, you’ll closely collaborate with both the CIO and FITOps to drive our financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Your expertise will ensure that our IT and cybersecurity investments are optimized and aligned with our broader security objectives. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll also oversee TSA-related spending, ensuring compliance and adherence to financial targets. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, your insights will influence decision-making and promote the long-term success of our organization. You’ll be expected to lead the annual budget development, handle financial forecasts, analyze key performance indicators, and mentor our financial analysts. And of course, you’ll foster strong relationships across teams to guarantee financial alignment. If you have a solid background in financial modeling, excellent relationship-building skills, and experience in a technology-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Join us at Cohesity and play a vital role in shaping the future of data security and management while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

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What qualifications do I need to apply for the Senior Manager FP&A position at Cohesity?

To apply for the Senior Manager FP&A role at Cohesity, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degrees are preferred. Candidates should also possess 8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally with 3+ years in a leadership role within technology, security, or IT sectors.