Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking an energetic and highly analytical Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy to lead our corporate strategy process and to collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate M&A. This role is critical in driving the company’s profitable growth agenda through strategic initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and the development and maintenance of the long-range financial plan (LRFP). The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in corporate strategy or management consulting, M&A execution, and financial planning, with the ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership.

This role will report directly to our CFO.

• Corporate strategy Work with the Chief Financial Officer to develop the annual corporate planning process, including strategic planning and aligning other sub-planning processes such as product planning and the budget process.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape corporate strategy and capital allocation priorities.
• Prepare strategy presentations for executives and the Board.
• Conduct comprehensive market, competitor, and industry research to support strategic investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain the company’s long-range financial plan (LRFP), working closely with FP&A and senior leaders to align financial planning with strategic goals.
• Work with senior leadership to develop strategic initiatives aligned to Cognex LRFP.
• Corporate M&A Collaborate and support the Head of Corporate M&A and product teams on the identification and evaluation of M&A, partnerships, and other strategic investment opportunities.
• Drive the corporate development pipeline by sourcing opportunities, building business cases and strategic frameworks, conducting financial modeling, and coordinating execution.
• Work with Head of Corporate M&A to manage due diligence across cross-functional teams (legal, tax, operations, product, R&D, employee services).
• Manage post-acquisition integration efforts in coordination with relevant teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a technically complex, innovation-driven environment, with the ability to understand sophisticated technologies, products, markets, and business models and translate them into strategic and financial insights.
• Experience in industrial technology, automation, robotics, software/hardware, semiconductors, or other technology-driven industries is preferred.
• A technical or engineering educational background is valued but not required.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or a similar strategic finance role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing long-range financial plans and strategic forecasting.
• Proven experience in M&A execution, including target evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, and deal structuring.
• Highly proficient in Excel (financial modeling), PowerPoint (executive communication), and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing at senior levels.
• Comfortable managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $ -  USD Annual. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.
• This position is also eligible for equity under the Cognex…