Strategic Finance Partner: OpEx/CapEx & AI Insights

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a finance professional to lead end-to-end financial management for OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments. You will partner with Operations and Engineering, drive month-end closes, budgeting, and forecasting, and provide data-backed insights for strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes governance of vendor contracts, developing robust business cases, and driving efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of Finance or related business experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate with senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of P&L management, margin analysis, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management of OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering; manage month-end reporting and forecasting.
• Coordinate financial governance of support contracts and drive data-based cases.
• Provide rigorous financial oversight of vendor contracts and performance.
• Develop business cases to influence operational decisions and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Forecasting

P&L management

Education

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

MBA/CPA/CFA or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Essbase

Business Objects

Job description

Cisco is seeking a finance professional to lead end-to-end financial management for OpEx, CapEx, COGS and MDF investments. You will partner with Operations and Engineering, drive month-end closes, budgeting, and forecasting, and provide data-backed insights for strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes governance of vendor contracts, developing robust business cases, and driving efficiency across the organization.