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 improve decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena. The role contributes to modernization of forecasting processes and delivery of scalable financial insights.
How you will make an impact:
Deliver forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes using data-driven and automated approaches
Analyze financial performance, variance, and drivers to generate actionable insights for business decision-making
Develop driver-based financial models and predictive forecasting models
Build dashboards and business intelligence reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
Automate financial reporting, data workflows, and recurring processes to improve speed and accuracy
Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to improve forecast accuracy and trend analysis
Leverage AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot) to generate financial insights, reporting narratives, and summaries
The must haves:
Education: Bachelor OR Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, OR related field
Experience: 2+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, OR financial data analytics experience
Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and financial modeling
Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience working with financial systems or data platforms (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate outputs into business insights
Nice to haves:
Certifications: CPA or CMA in progress or completed
Experience with planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar)
Experience with data platforms, SQL, or Snowflake
Experience with Python, R, or other data analysis and automation tools
Exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or time-series forecasting
Experience building automated data pipelines or ETL workflows
Pay Range: USD 68,300.00 - 109,100.00
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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
- Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or related field
- 2+ years FP&A, financial analysis, or financial data analytics experience
- Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Experience working with financial systems or data platforms (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate outputs into business insights
- Experience developing driver-based financial models and predictive forecasting models
- Experience automating financial reporting, data workflows, and recurring processes
- Familiarity with AI tools for generating insights and reporting narratives (e.g., M365 Copilot)
- CPA or CMA (in progress or completed)
- Experience with planning tools such as Hyperion (Anaplan already listed)
- Experience with SQL and data platforms (additional to Snowflake)
- Experience with Python, R, or other data analysis and automation tools
- Exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or time-series forecasting
- Experience building automated data pipelines or ETL workflows
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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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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
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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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