Hybrid FP&A Analyst: AI-Driven Forecasting

Cisco Systems, Inc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is hiring a Financial Analyst to deliver detailed financial insights and forecasting support for a distributed team. The role emphasizes collaboration across time zones and regular forecasting deliverables.

The position operates in a hybrid model with two days per week in the RTP office, with some flexibility for alternate locations. Strong Excel, PowerPoint and AI tools experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial analyst, FP&A, Sales Finance, or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to extract insights from data.
• Detail oriented and organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across cross-functional partners.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; AI tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed financial insights and analysis to drive business decisions.
• Support regular forecasting and reporting deliverables across multiple time zones.
• Model scenarios for out-quarter and next-year forecasts and drive readiness.
• Collaborate with product roadmaps to understand headwinds and tailwinds for Sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Excel & PowerPoint

AI tools usage

Time management

Cross-functional

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

FINBO

Salesforce

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is hiring a Financial Analyst to deliver detailed financial insights and forecasting support for a distributed team. The role emphasizes collaboration across time zones and regular forecasting deliverables.

The position operates in a hybrid model with two days per week in the RTP office, with some flexibility for alternate locations. Strong Excel, PowerPoint and AI tools experience are valued.