Head of Financial Communications

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

About the Role:

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.

As our Head of Financial Communications, you will:

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• 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.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• 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.

Execution and Delivery

• 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.

This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you possess:

• 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.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 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!)