Finance Analyst

The application window is expected to close on: 09/17/2026

** Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco's RTP office. Alternate locations will be considered on an exception basis.

Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

** Meet the Team*
* You will work cross functionally with our SSC leaders to come up with projections based on analyses and compilations of different data sources and ensure financial transparency and accountability for the SSC Organization. You will assist with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, analyze variances between Actuals/Forecast/Plan, lead and contribute to business case development of new strategic initiatives, and provide strategic advice and direction to facilitate fast decision making.

** Your Impact*
* You will be working collaboratively across SSC Operations with business reporting responsibilities which include using tools such as:
Business Objects, Fin BI Essbase (Fetch), Beeline, Oracle, iProcurement, SI, CG1 and Hyperion. You will partner in both the Month and Quarter End manual account reconciliation process; evaluate business trends to improve forecasting analyses, conduct ad-hoc analyses, build financial models to inform teams on operating strategies, investment recommendations, and new business opportunities. You will ensure integrity of the financial communications to enable accurate, timely and compliant reporting to support and inspire insightful business decisions and performance measurement.

You will be joining a world-class finance team that has a hands-on impact on the growth of the business. This close-knit team interacts with all aspects of the business and is at the forefront of transforming the business towards financial management excellence. This cross functional role partners with leaders throughout the business to analyze the financial impact for the Service Supply Chain Organization.

You are a driven self-starter who can work comfortably with stakeholders across the organization, take tasks from start to finish, and someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging environment. You will be a team player, as this is a highly collaborative and supportive team environment. You will also be a whiz at Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Accruals, and can pull information from our internal databases.

You have a natural curiosity and desire to analyze data to answer challenging questions and arrive at data-supported conclusions. You demonstrate an analytical thought process and understand the interdependence between business processes. You are highly motivated, independent, and accountable with the ability to prioritize effectively. You will be looked to for guidance from team members and business partners.

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* MINIMUM Qualifications:

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* - BA or BS degree with 3+ years of core Finance/Accounting experience and operational reporting and analysis knowledge

- Self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision

- Strong analytical skills with ability to break down complex requirements into solutions

- Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines in an ambiguous environment

- Must be able to work successfully with virtual teams and have strong communication skills

PREFERRED Qualifications:

· Experience with executing & delivering high impact automation projects

· Experience with Business Objects and Smart View is desired

· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and data mining experience is critical

** Why Cisco?*
* At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital…