Strategic Finance & Operations Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Operations Controller to shape how the Corporate Controllers Group plans, spends, and grows.

You will own the CCG budget, guide requisition processes, and build programs developing our people, while turning data into insights for better leadership decisions. The role emphasizes budget management, talent development, and strategy execution within a multinational tech company, offering opportunities to influence finance operations and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations, analytics, or process improvement with leadership experience.
• Ability to influence and collaborate in a cross-functional, matrix organization.
• Proficiency with financial planning tools and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the CCG budget and track performance against plan.
• Coach leaders on budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
• Run requisition approvals aligned with budget strategy.
• Develop reporting and insights on spend, headcount, and trends.
• Design talent development programs and lead succession planning.
• Partner with People & Communities on recruiting strategies.
• Support engagement and retention initiatives and learning culture.
• Translate goals into priorities and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytics

BI tools

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA or related master's degree

CPA/CFA/CIA/FP&A certification

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI/BI platforms

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Operations Controller to shape how the Corporate Controllers Group plans, spends, and grows.

You will own the CCG budget, guide requisition processes, and build programs developing our people, while turning data into insights for better leadership decisions. The role emphasizes budget management, talent development, and strategy execution within a multinational tech company, offering opportunities to influence finance operations and drive