Finance & Procurement Architecture Lead (Automation & SOX)

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

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.