FP&A Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus)

Posted 3 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
62K-109K Annually
Junior
Cloud • Hardware • Internet of Things • Other • Software • Utilities
Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company.
The Role
Support FP&A forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecasts; build driver-based financial models; analyze variances and deliver insights; create BI dashboards; validate data across ERP, Anaplan, and Snowflake; and automate reporting while enabling AI-driven forecasting.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

This role supports the evolution of the finance function into a data-driven, insight-led, and increasingly automated organization. The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled forecasting to enhance decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena. The role contributes to modernization of forecasting processes and delivery of actionable insights at scale.
How you will make an impact:
  • Deliver forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes
  • Analyze financial variance and generate performance insights
  • Develop driver-based financial models
  • Create dashboard and business intelligence reporting using Power BI or Tableau
  • Automate reporting processes and workflows
  • Validate data across systems including ERP, Anaplan, and Snowflake
  • Enable AI-driven forecasting and analytics use cases
The must haves:
  • Education: University or college degree in Finance, Business, Economics
  • Experience: 2+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
  • Application of forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
  • Utilization of advanced Excel and business intelligence tools
  • Ability to translate data into business insights
  • Application of communication and collaboration in cross-functional environments
  • Application of automation, data, and emerging technologies in finance workflows
Nice to haves:
  • Certifications: CPA or CMA in progress or completed
  • Experience with Anaplan or planning tools
  • Experience with Snowflake, SQL, or data platforms
  • Working knowledge of Python or automation tools
  • Exposure to AI or machine learning applications in finance

Pay Range: USD 68,300.00 - 109,100.00
CAD: 61,600.00 - 98,400.00
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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Skills Required

  • University or college degree in Finance, Business, or Economics
  • 2+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
  • Application of forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with business intelligence tools
  • Experience creating dashboards and BI reporting (Power BI or Tableau)
  • Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
  • Experience validating data across systems (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
  • Application of automation, data, and emerging technologies in finance workflows
  • Communication and collaboration in cross-functional environments
  • CPA or CMA certification in progress or completed
  • Experience with Anaplan or other planning tools
  • Experience with Snowflake, SQL, or data platforms
  • Working knowledge of Python or automation tools
  • Exposure to AI or machine learning applications in finance

Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ciena and has not been reviewed or approved by Ciena.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.

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The Company
HQ: Hanover, MD
9,561 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f

Why Work With Us

We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.

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