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.
At Ciena, a global leader in high‑speed connectivity, this role sits at the heart of commercial and financial strategy in a key growth region. Positioned to influence complex deal structures and guide business decisions, this opportunity empowers candidates to shape outcomes that directly support Ciena’s long‑term success.
How you will make an impact:
• Lead commercial and financial analysis to propose transactions optimized for price, terms, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with Ciena governance, proposal processes, deal approvals as per internal OMP (Opportunity Management Process) and contract standards.
• Deliver financial planning for the region and support account teams in executing opportunities.
• Track and analyze commercial performance metrics and prepare insights‑driven reports.
• Provide post‑deal performance analysis to guide continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with account leaders to influence commercial decision‑making.
• Develop P&L assessments and review customer‑proposed terms and conditions.
The must haves:
• Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of experience in commercial management, deal desk operations, or related functions.
• Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of revenue‑recognition requirements.
• Deep understanding of deal structures, commercial terms, and legal considerations.
• Experience in or exposure to the telecommunications industry.
• Ability to clearly articulate risks and opportunities within complex transactions.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and guiding stakeholders across all levels.
• Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and customer‑driven demands.
Nice to haves:
• Experience collaborating with PLM, Services, Legal, Marketing, Order Management, FP&A, and Finance.
• Prior involvement in Opportunity Management Process (OMP) environments.
• Familiarity with analyzing price and cost structures for deal approvals.
• Background in continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑influence skills.
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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant
- 7+ years of experience in commercial management or deal desk operations
- Strong financial acumen
- Understanding of deal structures and commercial terms
- Experience in telecommunications industry
- Ability to articulate risks within transactions
- Manage tight deadlines
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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