FP&A Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis; AI & Automation Focus

Role Overview

As the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. This role supports the evolution of the finance function into a data‑driven, insight‑led, and increasingly automated organization. The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled forecasting to improve decision‑making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena.

• Deliver forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes using data‑driven and automated approaches
• Analyze financial performance, variance, and drivers to generate actionable insights for business decision‑making
• Develop driver‑based financial models and predictive forecasting models
• Build dashboards and business intelligence reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Automate financial reporting, data workflows, and recurring processes to improve speed and accuracy
• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to improve forecast accuracy and trend analysis
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot) to generate financial insights, reporting narratives, and summaries

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
• 2+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, or financial data analytics experience
• Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and financial modeling
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience working with financial systems or data platforms (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate outputs into business insights

• CPA or CMA in progress or completed
• Experience with planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar)
• Experience with data platforms, SQL, or Snowflake
• Experience with Python, R, or other data analysis and automation tools
• Exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or time‑series forecasting
• Experience building automated data pipelines or ETL workflows

USD 68,300.00 – . Pay ranges are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations. Non‑Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Participation in 401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time
• Compliance with applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted about a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.