Finance Manager

Cisco

. Lead and handle end-to-end financial management of OpEx, CapEx, COGS, and MDF investments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $133,800 - $175,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including OpEx and CapEx oversight, financial modeling, and strategic business partnering. Proficient in advanced financial reporting tools and capable of driving operational excellence through data analysis and compliance adherence.

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Financial ManagementP&L ManagementFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsBusiness Partnering

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisAnomaly DetectionRisk ManagementOperational EfficiencyProcess WorkflowsMonth-End ReportingMargin Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPresentation SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

EssbaseBusiness ObjectsPowerPointFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACFA

Industry Keywords

OpExCapExCOGSMDF InvestmentsCorporate GovernanceComplianceFinancial TechnologyAI Use Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and handle end-to-end financial management of OpEx, CapEx, COGS, and MDF investments
Serve as a strategic business partner to Operations and Engineering teams
Manage the full financial lifecycle, including month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Partner with accounting and central finance on monthly OpEx and CapEx investment results
Facilitate monthly balance sheet reconciliation
Collaborate with leadership to influence strategic outcomes and maintain financial rigor
Drive operational excellence through financial reporting and variance analysis
Identify and develop high-impact finance AI use cases, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and risk management
Monitor emerging AI trends in financial technology
Drive commercial analysis and develop business cases for Operations and Delivery teams
Analyze relationships between business activities and OpEx/CapEx drivers
Provide financial oversight of outsourced vendor contracts
Lead initiatives to optimize investments, operational efficiency, and process workflows
Support and adhere to corporate governance, compliance, and security policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of Finance or relative business experience
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership
Solid understanding of P&L management, margin analysis, and financial modeling
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proficiency in finance reporting tools, including Essbase and Business Objects
MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent experience preferred
3+ years of prior operating expense management experience preferred
3+ years of business partnering experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
Hybrid work model
Opportunities to grow and build at global scale