Strategic Analytics & Planning Manager

Cisco; Castilla-La Mancha; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Spain is seeking a senior strategic finance/operations professional to lead margin and revenue forecasting, develop scenario-based models, and drive data-driven business insights across Supply Chain, Finance, and Corporate teams.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate complex data into strategic recommendations, guide cross-functional initiatives, and mentor team members to foster analytical rigor and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end planning processes, supply chain financials, product life-cycle management, and supply chain modeling.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, data-intensive problems.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing commitments, and holding partners accountable to shared goals.
• Proficiency in building robust, user-friendly scenario planning models that connect operational actions to strategic business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Margin & Revenue Forecasting: Manage corporate revenue planning and interlock processes across Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and Corporate Finance. Develop complex scenario-based models to project bookings, backlog, build, ship, and Factory Shipped revenue to derive accurate margin profiles.
• Strategic Data Intelligence: Perform deep-dive analyses to identify key business drivers, trends, and patterns. Translate complex datasets into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and business value cases.
• Process Transformation: Lead cross-functional initiatives to rationalize systems, tools, and data architecture. Drive automation and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of corporate business planning.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing technical expertise to interpret market challenges, mitigate risks, and optimize tactical and strategic plans.
• Project Leadership: Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Define business requirements, model data flows, and negotiate alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and direction to team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Scenario planning

Stakeholder management

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience

Master's degree with 4+ years experience

Job description

Cisco in Spain is seeking a senior strategic finance/operations professional to lead margin and revenue forecasting, develop scenario-based models, and drive data-driven business insights across Supply Chain, Finance, and Corporate teams.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate complex data into strategic recommendations, guide cross-functional initiatives, and mentor team members to foster analytical rigor and continuous improvement.