IT Finance Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 07/09/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes 2 days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Candidates must be located in the posted locations.

Cisco's IT Finance team provides outstanding services as Finance Leaders to develop the financial planning, processes, and capabilities to craft a culture of fiscal subject area while supporting the IT organization's charter. The team collaborates with leaders across IT to ensure optimal investment strategies and spending efficiency to achieve organizational goals.

As a key partner to IT Functional Vice Presidents, you will play a pivotal role in formulating investment strategies and optimizing spending tied to organizational priorities. This exciting role allows you to be at the intersection of financial strategy and operations, tapping into your expertise to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Perform cost analysis and what-if modeling for investment business-cases.
• Distribute quarterly budgets in collaboration with functional leaders and maintain annual budgeting models.
• Track and monitor actual spending against assigned budgets.
• Maintain comprehensive bottoms-up forecast models and lead bi-weekly budget reviews with functional leaders and Business Operations.
• Recommend risk/opportunity adjustments with an objective perspective and develop analyses, trends, and metrics to influence spend efficiency.
• Facilitate transactional execution, including partner agreement, compliance checks, and system processing.
• Advise the business on transactional accounting treatments and their impact on the forecast.
• Be responsible for the month-end close process, assess risks/opportunities in the forecast, and reconcile general ledgers against forecasted spending.
• Drive continuous improvements in execution by identifying gaps, initiating, and performing changes.

• BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA and/or certification a plus.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a blend of FP&A and Accounting.
• Experience and shown success partnering with business executives.
• Proficiency in data modeling using Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with finance tools such as Business Object, Hyperion/Essbase, and FinABC.

• Ability to influence decisions using facts, data, and sound business judgment.
• Succinct communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving approach with the ability to adapt in a transformative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Experience in driving continuous operational improvement initiatives.

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.

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