We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team here at Cohesity.  This is a perfect position for someone who is passionate about providing dedicated financial analysis and planning support to our FITOps (Finance, Accounting, and Operations) teams.  This role will provide financial expertise, analytical support, and financial leadership to help influence key business decisions.  This position reports to the Sr. FP&A Manager, CIO & FITOps.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Support the month/quarter end close activities and reporting processes, accruals, close/forecast packages, and variance analysis with clear explanations for financial results.
• Present monthly forecast readouts to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to determine their reporting needs and support their growth initiatives.
• Develop financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, cost initiatives, and process improvements.
• Build out new and improve existing finance processes to ensure data integrity and efficient analyses
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple groups with competing priorities.

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

•   Advanced skills in Excel and other financial planning and forecasting tools. Familiarity with Adaptive Insights and Netsuite tools are a plus.
• Solid overall business acumen including accounting/financial experience
• A curiosity to learn and take initiative to solve problems independently
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain financial data to non-finance leaders
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet firm deadlines is a must
• Must have great problem-solving skills, be a self-starter, understand business issues and be able to clearly and concisely put together recommendations and implementation plans
• Embodies Cohesity’s core values: integrity, respect, deliver, positive attitude and customer obsession

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

•     Bachelor’s degree required.
•     MBA or equivalent degree a plus.
•     Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in a high growth technology company 

***This might be a hybrid role in the near future and it will require to be onsite 1-2 times a week with a flexible schedule***

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