Business Architect: Finance & Procurement - Components Transformation

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Business Architect to design and optimize finance and procurement applications, linking business operations with technical architecture.

The role focuses on scalable, compliant processes across the manufacturing lifecycle to drive efficiency and data integrity. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in P2P and O2C, strong ERP integration experience, and a track record of delivering automation and digital transformation within a SOX-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Business Architect or Systems Lead in a manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years in P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and their integration with financial reporting and asset management modules.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize end-to-end workflows for Capital Procurement, Asset Accounting, and Standard Costs.
• Lead the design and integration of procurement and financial applications, managing POs and Blanket Purchase Agreements lifecycles.
• Drive improvements in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and period-close activities to reduce cycle times and increase data accuracy.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness across financial systems.
• Collaborate with business partners to identify long-term opportunities for automation and digital transformation.

Skills

Business Architect / Systems Lead

P2P & O2C expertise

ERP integration with financials

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 11/30/2026 Meet the Team Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. Component Central Operations (CCO) enables the Components Business to achieve world-class Silicon & Optical operations by leading end-to-end process improvements and digital transformation, employing portfolio management, data & security, and architecture expertise. We drive execution to achieve business outcomes enabling Components Operations to increase revenue, margin, & deliver world class products in a cost effective and efficient manner.

How We Impact The Business

Leverage innovative technology to deliver best-in-class supply chain solutions Increase data transparency and granularity to deliver data driven insights to enable fit for purpose solutions Deliver customer value proposition through industry leading supply chain strategies and portfolio management Lead business process excellence initiatives to drive out waste and build lean operations

Your Impact

We are seeking a Business Architect to lead the design and optimization of our finance and procurement applications. This role will bridge the gap between business operations and technical architecture, driving process improvements across our manufacturing lifecycle to ensure scalability, efficiency, and rigorous SOX compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Transformation: Architect and optimize end-to-end workflows for Capital Procurement, Asset Accounting, and Standard Costs, ensuring alignment with manufacturing operational needs.
• System Enablement: Lead the design and integration of procurement and financial applications, managing the lifecycle of Purchase Requisitions, POs, and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
• Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and period-close activities to reduce cycle times and increase data accuracy.
• Compliance & Governance: Partner with internal team members to ensure all financial systems and processes adhere to SOX compliance standards and internal audit requirements.
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with business partners to identify long-term opportunities for automation and digital transformation, moving beyond current problems toward proactive, scalable solutions.

Professional Experience

• SOX Compliance: Demonstrable experience enabling and supporting SOX controls within complex financial environments.
• Advanced Analytics & AI: Demonstrated success in delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to enhance business decision-making.
• B2B Automation: Experience in B2B automation specifically for Procurement and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Financial Close: Expertise in supporting fiscal period-end close activities, including the generation of critical reports and management of audit requirements.
• Manufacturing Costing: Experience in Standard Cost rolls for both discrete and process manufacturing environments.
• Oracle Fusion Cloud: Experience in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing Oracle Fusion Cloud modules to support end-to-end finance and procurement processes.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Architect or Systems Lead within a manufacturing environment.
• 6+ years of experience in P2P (Procure-to-Pay) and O2C (Order-to-Cash) processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and their integration with financial reporting and asset management modules.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional projects, specifically regarding period-close efficiency and financial process automation.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, compliant, and future-proof technical architectures.

SiOps 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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada

The starting salary range posted for this position is $134,500.00 to $176,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap at incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $134,500.00 - $202,600.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $119,200.00 - $200,800.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.