Finance & Procurement Business Architect - Components Transformation

Cisco•San Jose, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team: Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, employing portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to increase revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner. How We Impact The Business: Leverage innovative technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions. Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions. Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management. Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations. Your Impact: We are seeking a Business Architect to lead the design and optimization of our finance and procurement applications. This role will bridge the gap between business operations and technical architecture, driving process improvements across our manufacturing lifecycle to ensure scalability, efficiency, and rigorous SOX compliance.

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a Business Architect or Systems Lead within a manufacturing environment.
6+ years of experience in P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes.
Experience with ERP systems and their integration with financial reporting and asset management modules.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects, specifically regarding 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, ensuring alignment with manufacturing operational needs.
Lead the design and integration of procurement and financial applications, managing the lifecycle of Purchase Requisitions, POs, and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
Drive improvements in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and period-close activities to reduce cycle times and increase data accuracy.
Partner with internal team members to ensure all financial systems and processes adhere to SOX compliance standards and internal audit requirements.
Collaborate with business partners to identify long-term opportunities for automation and digital transformation, moving beyond current problems toward proactive, scalable solutions.

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
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (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 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 (non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)