Strategic Finance & Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Operations Controller in the United States (CA) to own the CCG budget, guide requisitions, and build programs that develop our people. You’ll transform data into insights and support leadership with spend, headcount, and performance insights.

You’ll drive talent development, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration to enable Cisco’s strategic goals, while modernizing how finance operates in a large multinational tech firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, financial analysis, or process improvement with 5+ years in a management or leadership role
• Experience with financial planning, analytics, or business intelligence tools; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise systems
• Experience supporting or leading talent development initiatives

Responsibilities

• Own the CCG budget, including allocating quarterly commits to each team and tracking performance against plan
• Coach team leaders on managing their budgets and forecasting accurately
• Run the requisition approval process, ensuring hiring decisions align with CCG’s budget strategy
• Build reporting and insights that give leadership clear visibility into spend, headcount, and trends
• Design and run talent development programs tied to career growth and CCG’s business needs
• Lead succession planning to protect leadership continuity and critical capabilities
• Develop training on emerging finance technologies and professional skills
• Partner with P&C on recruiting strategies that attract and retain top talent
• Support engagement and retention initiatives, and help foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
• Support initiatives that modernize CCG’s ways of working and drive operational efficiency
• Partner with finance leadership to translate CCG’s goals into clear priorities and measurable outcomes

Skills

Finance operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Strategy & Operations Controller in the United States (CA) to own the CCG budget, guide requisitions, and build programs that develop our people. You’ll transform data into insights and support leadership with spend, headcount, and performance insights.

You’ll drive talent development, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration to enable Cisco’s strategic goals, while modernizing how finance operates in a large multinational tech firm.