Cohere

Head of Financial Communications

Cohere

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Partner closely with the CFO on message strategy, communications planning, and organizational priorities.
  • Design and lead the CFO and Finance Team’s engagement strategy for key stakeholders — including planning, messaging, implementation, and operational cadence.
  • Build and manage processes for cross-functional coordination with key partners including Policy, Legal, Corporate Communications, and HR.
  • Support the CFO in preparing for investor and Board engagements, including materials for S-1 filings, roadshows, earnings readiness, and strategic updates.
  • Serve as a member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team; attend leadership meetings, identify agenda priorities, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure execution of agreed-upon actions.
  • Partner with Legal and Corporate Communications to align messaging across internal and external channels and ensure compliance with disclosure and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with the Communications Team to ensure Finance communications align with the company’s broader strategic narrative and brand positioning.
  • Collaborate with global communications colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy across markets and audiences in support of a unified storytelling agenda.
  • Serve as the primary coordination point for operational and infrastructure issues across the Finance organization, driving connectivity and communication excellence.
  • Develop and edit a wide range of financial communications materials, including board presentations, investor decks, FAQs, internal updates, and employee communications.
  • Lead preparation and messaging for key financial events and milestones (e.g., IPO communications, quarterly results, M&A announcements, investor days).
  • Advance the company’s financial policy positions with regulatory bodies such as the SEC and other global financial regulators.
  • Support change management and internal engagement around new reporting structures, controls, and expectations of operating as a public company.
  • Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across financial communications workstreams, ensuring efficient coordination and quality outputs.
  • Ensure compliance and alignment with internal disclosure policies, public company reporting standards, and regulatory guidance.
  • Create repeatable systems and playbooks for financial communications and earnings preparation post-IPO.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, corporate affairs, or executive communications.
  • Experience supporting a company through an IPO or other major liquidity or financial transformation event strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial data and insights into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated success building new processes and communication systems in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations and materials for boards, investors, and regulators.
  • Strong understanding of SEC disclosure requirements and global financial regulatory environments.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Finance, Business, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
  • An open and inclusive culture and work environment
  • Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
  • Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
  • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
  • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
  • Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
  • Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
  • 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial communicationsinvestor relationsexecutive communicationspresentation developmentmessage strategycommunications planningregulatory compliancechange managementfinancial data analysisS-1 filings
Soft skills
stakeholder managementwritingeditinginfluencingcross-functional collaborationorganizational prioritiescommunication excellencestrategic narrative developmentprocess buildingleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBAadvanced degree