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.
The Role
The Finance Analyst - FP&A will play a key role in the financial planning process, focusing on forecast, pipeline/funnel analysis, and new year readiness. Using advanced tools like Excel and Power BI. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with financial modelling, and a passion for curiosity and process automation.
Your Impact
Forecast: Develop and maintain accurate bookings forecasts, reviewing judge levels, seasonality, linearity and year over year dynamics.
Financial Modeling: Create and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, and long-term planning.
Pipeline/Funnel Analysis: Analyze the sales pipeline and funnel to provide insights on conversion rates and deal velocity. Identify trends and recommend actions to optimize sales performance.
Reporting and Dashboards: Design and implement dynamic dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI to provide real-time insights to management and stakeholders.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Conduct detailed data analysis, interpret results, and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.
New Year Readiness: Collaborate with global teams as well across EMEA S&P to prepare EMEA SSF for year end goaling processes.
Automation: Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows, and enhance data accuracy and efficiency using tools like Power BI and other automation technologies.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and wider finance, to gather data, understand business needs, and provide financial support.
Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required to support various business initiatives and projects.
Minimum Qualifications
2-5 years of relevant job experience in a large multinational company with exposure to various financial and/or commercial disciplines
Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skill
Proficiency in Excel
Experience in data analysis and financial modelling
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree (or recognised professional accounting qualification achieved or in progress) in accounting / finance
Strong interpersonal acuity and being comfortable to work with and present in front of Executives
Ability to work independently taking responsibility for what you do, driving initiatives and implementing change where you see fit and necessary
Build automation/models in Excel
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of relevant job experience in a large multinational company with exposure to financial and/or commercial disciplines
- Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skill
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience in data analysis and financial modelling
- Experience with Power BI and building dashboards/reports
- Ability to analyze sales pipeline/funnel and provide actionable insights
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams (EMEA, Sales, Operations)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree or recognized professional accounting qualification (achieved or in progress)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to executives
- Ability to work independently, drive initiatives, and implement change
- Experience building automation/models in Excel
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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