Finance Manager AI-Driven Forecasting & Ops Partner (Hybrid)

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in a hybrid finance role supports the Compute Business Entity by leading OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments with strategic partnerships to the Operations and Engineering teams.

You will drive month-end activities, forecasting, and rigorous financial analysis across the full lifecycle of key programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to influence strategic outcomes, maintain financial rigor, and deliver measurable value through data-driven insights and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of Finance or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments with strategic partnership.
• Coordinate month-end reporting with accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary financial partner for stakeholders and govern Operations contracts.
• Drive data-backed cases, value, and operational improvements.
• Provide financial oversight of outsourced vendor contracts and ensure performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication with senior leadership

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Essbase

Business Objects

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in a hybrid finance role supports the Compute Business Entity by leading OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments with strategic partnerships to the Operations and Engineering teams.

You will drive month-end activities, forecasting, and rigorous financial analysis across the full lifecycle of key programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to influence strategic outcomes, maintain financial rigor, and deliver measurable value through data-driven insights and