Finance Manager

This is a hybrid role with two days per week at Cisco’s San Diego, Milpitas or RTP offices. 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.

You will be joining the Compute Business Entity (BE) Finance team, the financial engine behind one of Cisco’s most multifaceted and critical portfolios. We are a high-performing, analytical group that believes finance is more than just reporting numbers—it is about providing the insights that develop the future of our business. We pride ourselves on being trusted advisors who translate sophisticated data into actionable strategies.

Lead and handle end-to-end financial management of OpEx, Cap Ex, 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. Working as the primary financial partner for shareholders and coordinate the financial governance of Operations support contracts, consistently driving data-backed cases and measurable outcomes.

Financial Accounting

• Partnering with central finance to deliver detailed monthly OpEx and Cap Ex 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
• Collaborating closely with leadership to influence strategic outcomes and ensure financial rigor across all business initiatives
• Financial Reporting & Analysis helping drive operational excellence through high-integrity reporting and deep-dive variance analysis

• Collaborate among AI leads across teams, identifying high-impact use cases for finance (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, risk management) and drive results
• Monitor emerging AI trends to ensure we remains at the forefront of financial technology

• Serving 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/Cap Ex drivers to optimize financial performance.
• Provide rigorous financial oversight of outsourced vendor contracts, ensuring that all service delivery meets established performance standard.
• 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.

• 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.

• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills with proficiency in Finance reporting tools (Essbase, Business Objects)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial results to operational drivers.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills to…