Finance Manager

Cisco•San Jose, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager will join the Compute Business Entity (BE) Finance team, serving as the financial engine behind a critical portfolio. This role is for a high-performing, analytical individual who believes finance is more than just reporting numbers, but about providing insights that develop the future of the business. The team prides itself on being trusted advisors who translate sophisticated data into actionable strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent experience preferred).
5+ years of Finance or relative business experience.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Solid understanding of P&L management, margin analysis, and financial modeling.

Nice To Haves

3+ years prior operating expense management experience.
3+ years business partnering experience.
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills with proficiency in Finance reporting tools (Essbase, Business Objects).

Responsibilities

Lead and handle end-to-end financial management of OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF (market development funds) investments, serving as a strategic business partner to the Operations and Engineering teams encompassing the full financial lifecycle, including month-end reporting in collaboration with accounting, budgeting, and forecasting of key performance measurements.
Act as the primary financial partner for shareholders and coordinate the financial governance of Operations support contracts, consistently driving data-backed cases and measurable outcomes.
Partner with central finance to deliver detailed monthly OpEx and CapEx investment results in full alignment with the month-end timetable.
Facilitate the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion and high-quality financial reporting.
Collaborate closely with leadership to influence strategic outcomes and ensure financial rigor across all business initiatives.
Help drive operational excellence through high-integrity reporting and deep-dive variance analysis.
Identify and develop high-impact use cases for finance (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, risk management) and drive results.
Monitor emerging AI trends to ensure we remain at the forefront of financial technology.
Serve as a strategic business partner to the Operations and Delivery teams, driving commercial analysis and develop robust business cases that directly influence key operational outcomes and decision-making.
Analyze the correlation between business activities and OpEx/CapEx drivers to optimize financial performance.
Provide rigorous financial oversight of outsourced vendor contracts, ensuring that all service delivery meets established performance standards.
Proactively identify and lead initiatives to optimize investment, operational efficiency, and process workflows in collaboration with the Operations and Engineering teams, consistently driving value and streamlining operations.
Commit to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance by actively supporting and adhering to policies.

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 employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
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 from one calendar year to the next
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 (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)