Head of Financial Communications

Cohere • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Cohere seeks a Head of Financial Communications. In this role you will be a key strategic partner responsible for designing and executing the company’s financial communications strategy as the organization prepares for an IPO and transitions to public company operations. This role serves as the central coordination point for all financial messaging, disclosure, and internal communications activities — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readiness across internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine strategic planning with hands-on execution and help establish the infrastructure, processes, and narrative discipline needed to operate effectively as a public company.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees