Leader, Finance

## Responsibilities - Corporate Finance Project and Program Management - Annual Strategic Alignment: Act as a primary partner in the execution and monitoring of the Annual Company Plan, ensuring all finance-led initiatives are rigorously aligned with corporate strategic objectives. - AI-Driven Transformation: Accelerate the integration of AI initiatives within the finance function by championing the deployment of tools for predictive analytics, process automation, and improved, data-informed decision-making. - Goal Execution: Facilitate the annual Corporate Finance goal-setting process and lead all aspects of the execution and tracking of these objectives. - Cross-Functional Leadership: Run complex, cross-functional programs in collaboration with stakeholders from IT, Engineering, Sales, and global Finance teams. - Ad Hoc Initiatives: Lead high-priority, ad hoc strategic projects to support critical Finance leadership requirements as they emerge. - Corporate Finance Operational Excellence & Transformation - Process Optimization: Collaborate with Finance teams to detail, evaluate, and re-architect existing processes to drive end-to-end optimization and standardization. - Metrics & Enablement: Ensure the achievement of success criteria and metrics through partner enablement and rigorous process management. - Scalable Solutions: Partner with internal and cross-functional teams to implement scalable, automated solutions that leverage AI to improve decision-making. - Communication & Alignment - Organizational Design: Support the strategic build and development of the Corporate Finance organization to ensure it effectively scales with Cisco’s growth. - Executive Facilitation: Facilitate executive-level communications, including the preparation of agendas and content for leadership meetings and Corporate Finance all-hands sessions. - Reporting: Provide regular, clear reporting on project progress, risks, and performance outcomes to executive leadership. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or a related field. - 8+ years of validated experience in Strategy, Operations, FP&A, or Management Consulting, including at least 3 years of direct support to a senior executive (VP/SVP level). - Validated expertise in running company-wide strategic planning cycles and leading large-scale, cross-functional programs. - Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with a validated ability to craft compelling, high-level narratives for executive audiences. - Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, run ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, sophisticated environment. ## Nice to Have - Deep experience in process optimization and driving technology-led transformation within a Finance or Operations organization. - Proficiency with project management tools and financial systems. - Validated experience using data and implementing AI or automation tools within a finance environment. - SQL or Python experience is considered a strong asset. ## Benefits - The starting salary range posted for this position is $185,300.00 to $240,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires. - The application window is expected to close on: 07/10/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. - 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, with limited exceptions. Why Cisco? 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.