Finance & Procurement Architecture Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Business Architect to lead the design and optimization of finance and procurement applications, bridging business operations with technical architecture.

You will drive end-to-end process improvements across the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure scalability, efficiency, and rigorous SOX compliance. This role requires deep experience in Capital Procurement, Asset Accounting, and Standard Costs, with a focus on automation and digital transformation to

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Business Architect

Manufacturing domain

P2P & O2C

ERP integration

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Business Architect to lead the design and optimization of finance and procurement applications, bridging business operations with technical architecture.

You will drive end-to-end process improvements across the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure scalability, efficiency, and rigorous SOX compliance. This role requires deep experience in Capital Procurement, Asset Accounting, and Standard Costs, with a focus on automation and digital transformation to