Finance Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a finance professional to join the Cloud & Compute Finance team focused on revenue accounting, forecasting, automation, and analytics in a fast-evolving SaaS environment.

You will partner with Revenue Recognition, FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders to drive scalable finance operations, SOX/compliance adherence, and leadership-ready storytelling using AI-enabled insights and dynamic dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Strong understanding of Revenue Recognition (ASC606) and SaaS models.
• Familiarity with US GAAP accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Python, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and quarter-end close activities with related entries and reconciliations.
• Partner with Revenue Recognition teams to ensure ASC606 compliance.
• Leverage AI/ML tools and analytics to improve forecast accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting workflows and optimize operations.
• Build dynamic dashboards and analytical reports using Power BI/Tableau/Python.
• Translate financial data into clear insights and leadership-ready storytelling.
• Automate generation of standardized PowerPoint, Excel, and Word deliverables.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Meet the Team

Join Cisco’s Cloud & Compute Business Entity (BE) Finance team, where finance, technology, and innovation come together to drive strategic business impact. This team partners closely with Revenue Recognition, FP&A, and cross-functional stakeholders to support scalable financial operations, business insights, and operational excellence in a fast-evolving cloud and SaaS environment.

Your Impact

As part of the Cloud & Compute Finance team, you will play a critical role in driving revenue accounting, forecasting, automation, and analytical insights. This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong accounting expertise with a passion for AI-driven transformation and scalable finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own month-end and quarter-end close activities, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Flux analysis
  • Revenue-related reconciliations
  • Deferred Revenue, Contract Assets, and RPO reporting
• Partner closely with Revenue Recognition teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP / ASC606 requirements
• Leverage AI/ML tools and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy and drive scalable finance solutions
• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting workflows and enhance operational efficiency through AI-enabled processes
• Drive cross-functional process improvements while ensuring SOX and compliance adherence
• Build dynamic dashboards and analytical reports using tools such as:
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Python
• Translate complex financial data into clear business insights and leadership-ready storytelling
• Automate and streamline generation of standardized:
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Excel reports
  • Word deliverables

Who You Are

You are a finance and accounting professional with a strong analytical mindset and passion for innovation. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace automation and AI-driven solutions, and continuously seek opportunities to improve and scale processes. You can simplify complex financial concepts and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders across all levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting
• Strong understanding of:
  • Revenue Recognition (ASC606)
  • SaaS business models
  • US GAAP accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Python
  • Data visualization tools (Power BI / Tableau)
• Experience or strong aptitude in leveraging:
  • AI tools
  • Automation solutions
  • Advanced analytics for reporting and forecasting
• Familiarity with enterprise finance systems such as:
  • Hyperion
  • Essbase
  • FINBI
  • Demantra
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving finance automation and transformation initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, matrixed global environment
• Strong business partnering and executive presentation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence and scalability

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.