Finance Analyst - CA - Finance Rotation Program - LIFT (Full Time) - Bangalore

Cisco Systems, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc in Bengaluru, Karnataka offers the LIFT Program, a 2-year rotational experience for Financial Analysts, designed to develop leadership and tech-enabled finance skills across four rotations.

As a full-time participant, you will work within Cisco's global finance organization, rotate through areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Managing Operating Expenses, Commercial Finance, and Accounting, and engage in training and peer leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have passed CA Final within the first 2 attempts (Group-wise).
• No prior full-time work experience (Article-ship excluded).
• Available to start Aug 7, 2026 in a full-time capacity.
• Open to a 2-year rotational program across four Cisco Finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through four different areas of Cisco Finance to gain exposure and impact.
• Craft new and dynamic business models and profitable strategies.
• Transform data into actionable insights to address business challenges.
• Learn and develop business acumen to become a future finance leader.
• Collaborate with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Attend events to expand professional network and career development.

Skills

Finance

Leadership

Technology

Communication

Adaptability

Education

CA Final Certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Leaders in Finance and Technology (LIFT) Program is a 2-year rotational experience for Financial

Analysts. LIFT focuses on leadership development for early-in career Finance and Technology

professionals, providing a variety of accounting and finance exposure during the 4 six-month long

rotations. In addition to each rotational role, you will also participate in an extensive training curriculum

and be provided with opportunities for hands-on peer leadership. This program is available in Bangalore,

Karnataka.

Your Impact

As a full-time participant, you will join our top-notch global finance organization that has business

partners spanning across all of Cisco (sales, engineering, etc.). You will also be able to collaborate and

network with fellow LIFTers, team members, managers, and senior leaders.

Within the LIFT Program experience, you will have the opportunity to:

• Rotate through 4 different areas of Cisco Finance to gain exposure and make an impact. The specific type of work varies based on which finance organization you’ll be placed in. Types of roles can include Financial Planning & Analysis, Managing Operating Expenses, Commercial Finance, Accounting, and more!
• Craft new and dynamic business models and come up with profitable strategies
• Transform data into actionable insights to address business challenges
• Learn and develop the business acumen and skills necessary to becoming a future finance leader
• Collaborate and interact with finance leaders, dynamic cross-functional teams, and early in career professionals
• Attend various events throughout your experience with LIFT that will expand your professional network and career development.

Who You Are

• You have a passion for finance, leadership and technology
• You are open minded and willing to take constructive feedback to improve
• You are an excellent and proactive communicator
• You are comfortable navigating fast paced and evolving environments
• You are current with business and industry trends

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have passed the CA Final Certification within the first 2 attempts (both together or Group-wise)
• No prior full-time work experience (Article-ship excluded).
• Must receive final CA results by March 2026 (prior to the interview process in April/May 2026).
• Open to a 2-year rotational program across any four finance roles within Cisco Finance.
• You must be available to start as part of a cohort on August 7, 2026, as a full-time employee.
• Must be able to legally live and work in India, without visa support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in finance principles and technical excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
• Current involvement in varied experiences:
• Leadership roles in student organizations or clubs
• Active participation in sports or extracurricular activities
• Experience studying abroad

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 footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.