Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week.
Meet the TeamCisco Capital is the dedicated financial services arm of Cisco, playing a pivotal role in accelerating our customers' digital transformation. We provide flexible financing solutions that bridge the gap between technology needs and budgetary realities.
The Role
The Finance Analyst is an essential member of the finance team, responsible for providing analytical support and operational execution to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes. This individual contributor role focuses on data integrity, routine reporting, and supporting the broader finance team in day-to-day deal reviews and documentation maintenance.
What You'll Do
Data Gathering & Integrity: Collect and aggregate financial data from various internal systems to ensure accuracy for management reporting.
Basic Reporting: Prepare and distribute recurring daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to support informed decision-making.
Deal Review Support: Assist senior team members by performing preliminary financial analysis and verifying documentation for incoming deal reviews.
Operational Documentation: Maintain and update financial process documentation, ensuring that records are organized, accessible, and compliant with internal standards.
System Maintenance: Perform routine data entry and validation within our ERP systems to support accurate financial tracking.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a point of contact for routine financial inquiries from internal stakeholders, escalating complex issues as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2-4 years of professional experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role.
Technical Proficiency: Foundational proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data visualization) and hands-on experience working with ERP systems.
Analytical Support: Demonstrated ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide reliable support for team projects.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.
Attention to Detail: Proven track record of managing high-volume tasks with a high degree of accuracy and minimal errors.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
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.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years professional experience in finance, accounting, or analytical role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization)
- Hands-on experience working with ERP systems
- Ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and support team projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume tasks accurately
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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