Senior Financial Analyst

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The Cohesity Sales Finance team acts as a strategic partner to the Worldwide Field Organization (WWFO), delivering financial insights that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will collaborate closely with Americas team,  Channel & Alliances leadership, WWFO stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support P&L financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll play a key role in owning the entire P&L, analyzing business performance, identifying trends, and contributing to strategic initiatives through data-driven insights. This role reports to the Director of Sales Finance. 

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

• Partner with the Americas sales team and the channel & alliances leaders to own and support financial planning cycles including annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly close processes for headcount and other opex expenses. 
• Leverage AI to build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and business decision-making. 
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Revenue Operations, Talent Acquisition, and HR to align financial strategies with organizational goals. 
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), automate manual processes and build dashboards for visibility across the organization with an AI first mindset.  
• Prepare and deliver financial reports and presentations for leadership, highlighting insights and recommendations.   
• Support ad hoc strategic projects and contribute to business model transitions and operational initiatives. 

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus. 
• 5–8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in tech or SaaS environments. An independent thinker with an ownership mindset is needed.  
• Prior experience supporting Sales or Go-to-Market (GTM) functions is strongly preferred.  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.  
• The candidate should have a desire to learn and have a roll up your sleeves attitude. An AI first mindset is essential. Working knowledge of claude or any other AI tool is highly preferred.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.  
• Proficiency in financial modeling and understanding of accounting principles.  
• Experience with ERP and planning tools such as Salesforce, Adaptive Insights, or NetSuite.  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.  
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

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.

Pay Range :

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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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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