Director of Infrastructure Finance

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

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. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

NOTE: This Principal level career opportunity is a senior level individual contributor role.

As a Director of Infrastructure Finance at Cohere, your responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies for infrastructure investments, including planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Optimize infrastructure cost structures and identify financial efficiency opportunities

• Develop and maintain financial metrics and KPIs to track infrastructure performance

• Lead financial aspects of infrastructure capacity planning and scaling initiatives

• Make strategic recommendations on infrastructure investment priorities and resource allocation

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks for infrastructure

• Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance metrics for infrastructure

• Lead budgeting processes and track actual vs. planned infrastructure spending

• Manage financial risks associated with infrastructure investments and operations

• Develop talent and provide career growth opportunities for team members

• Foster collaboration with engineering, operations, and product teams

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

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years specifically focused on infrastructure or cloud hardware finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or CFA is highly preferred.

• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to translate technical engineering roadmaps into financial outcomes.

• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure financing models and economics

• Knowledge of technology infrastructure trends and cost optimization strategies

• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Strong project management and organizational skills

Preferred Attributes

• Preferred experience at a hyperscaler (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Meta, Microsoft, or Oracle) or similar large-scale technology infrastructure companies.

• Ability to think 3+ years ahead regarding technological shifts and financial implications.

• Proven track record of influencing senior technical leaders and “speaking the language” of both software engineers and accountants.

• Comfort operating in high-growth, ambiguous environments where infrastructure needs can shift rapidly due to product demand and shifting market conditions.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.

• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.

• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.

• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.

• Annual enrichment benefits:

  Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

  Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)

• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

How and Where We Work:

• Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We 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.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn’t limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.