Business Architect: Finance & Procurement - Components Transformation

Cisco•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Cisco is seeking a Business Architect to lead the design and optimization of finance and procurement applications for its Components Business. The role bridges business operations and technical architecture, driving improvements across the manufacturing lifecycle with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and SOX compliance. The position supports end-to-end process transformation across capital procurement, asset accounting, and standard costs; enables procurement and financial applications; and improves accounts payable, accounts receivable, and period-close activities. It also partners with business stakeholders on compliance, audit requirements, automation, and digital transformation. The role requires experience with manufacturing operations, finance and procurement processes, and Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience as a Business Architect or Systems Lead within a manufacturing environment.
At least 6 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
Experience with ERP systems and their integration with financial reporting and asset management modules.
Demonstrable experience enabling and supporting SOX controls within complex financial environments.
Demonstrated success delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to enhance business decision-making.
Experience in B2B automation for procurement and accounts payable workflows.
Expertise supporting fiscal period-end close activities, including generation of critical reports and management of audit requirements.
Experience with standard cost rolls in discrete and process manufacturing environments.
Experience configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Oracle Fusion Cloud modules for end-to-end finance and procurement processes.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading multifunctional projects, particularly those focused on period-close efficiency and financial process automation.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, compliant, and future-proof technical architectures.

Responsibilities

Architect and optimize end-to-end workflows for capital procurement, asset accounting, and standard costs, aligning them with manufacturing operational needs.
Lead the design and integration of procurement and financial applications.
Manage the lifecycle of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and blanket purchase agreements.
Improve accounts payable, accounts receivable, and period-close activities to reduce cycle times and increase data accuracy.
Partner with internal team members to ensure financial systems and processes comply with SOX controls and internal audit requirements.
Collaborate with business partners to identify long-term opportunities for automation and digital transformation.
Support fiscal period-end close activities, including critical report generation and audit requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to plan eligibility rules.
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Basic life insurance.
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment requirements.
Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees.
Birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and personal wellness days.
Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification.
Paid sick time, with carryover of unused sick time subject to stated limits.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional paid volunteer days.
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies.