Finance & Procurement Business Architect - Components Transformation

Cisco • San Jose, CA

7d • $134,500 - $176,200

About The Position

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.
• Demonstrable experience enabling and supporting SOX controls within complex financial environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to enhance business decision-making.
• Experience in B2B automation specifically for Procurement and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Expertise in supporting fiscal period-end close activities, including the generation of critical reports and management of audit requirements.
• Experience in Standard Cost rolls for both discrete and process manufacturing environments.
• Experience in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Oracle Fusion Cloud modules to support end-to-end finance and procurement processes.

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
• 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
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
• performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
• grants of Cisco restricted stock units

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed