Cisco

Leader, Finance

Cisco • $185K — $240K *
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 8+ years in Strategy, Operations, FP&A, or Management Consulting, with 3+ years supporting a senior executive.
  • Experience managing company-wide strategic planning and large-scale programs.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive organizational transformation and operational excellence for the Finance PMO.
  • Lead AI-driven initiatives and implement tools for analytics and automation.
  • Facilitate annual goal-setting and track Finance objectives effectively.
  • Manage complex programs with cross-functional teams including IT and Engineering.
  • Lead high-priority ad hoc strategic projects as needed.
  • Re-engineer processes for end-to-end optimization in Finance.
  • Support strategic development of the Corporate Finance organization.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with two days in office per week.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Role in driving innovation and transformation.
Full Job Description
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.

Your Impact:

Cisco is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance PMO, to provide strategic support to the SVP of Corporate Finance and the broader FP&A organization. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for driving organizational transformation, innovation, and operational excellence at scale. You will lead critically important programs across global Finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with corporate objectives.

By demonstrate critical thinking and operational rigor, you will reduce organizational friction, standardize operational practices, and champion the adoption of AI and new technologies to enable scalable automation and predictive insights. You will serve as a key partner to teams across Finance (including Corporate, GTM, and Product FP&A) and cross-functional organizations such as IT, People, Engineering, and Pricing. Your success will be defined by your ability to plan and implement effectively, encouraging collaboration across teams with varied strengths to drive ground-breaking change.

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.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.

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Size
79,500 employees
Market Cap
$194.5 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$10.1 billion
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$48 billion
NASDAQ
CSCO
* Ladders Estimates

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