Finance Analyst

Cisco

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strong FP&A professional to support Functional Finance, partnering directly with functional leaders and business operations to drive planning, forecasting, and financial decision support. This role is highly business-facing and requires a finance professional who can move beyond reporting to provide strategic insight, influence decision-making, and ensure disciplined fiscal management across operating functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of experience in Finance or financial analysis
Experience leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles
Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, pivot tables)
Advanced proficiency in PPT
Experience preparing executive-level financial reporting and variance analysis

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or related advanced certification
Experience partnering directly with senior business leaders
Strong presentation and executive communication skills
Experience improving or automating financial reporting processes
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic insights

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned functions.
Provide clear analysis of actuals vs. forecast vs. plan with actionable insights.
Partner with leaders to manage headcount planning, expense management, and investment prioritization.
Support long-range planning and scenario modeling.
Serve as a trusted finance advisor to the functional FA's and FM's
Translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
Assess financial impact of business initiatives, organizational changes, and investment proposals.
Proactively identify risks, gaps, and cost optimization opportunities.
Ensure spend aligns with approved budgets and company guidelines.
Monitor commitments and provide visibility into future spend trends.
Support procurement alignment and fiscal year planning processes.
Maintain strong financial controls and data accuracy.
Prepare executive-ready materials for leadership reviews.
Deliver concise, insightful narratives that go beyond numbers.
Drive transparency into functional performance and key drivers.
Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Automate and streamline financial reporting where possible.
Standardize planning assumptions and methodologies across functions.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)