Finance Leader

Cisco

Senior Manager, Finance PMO at Cisco responsible for driving organizational transformation and innovation. Collaborate across global Finance teams to enhance operational excellence and strategic goal alignment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,300 - $240,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic support to the SVP of Corporate Finance and the broader FP&A organization
Drive organizational transformation, innovation, and operational excellence at scale
Lead critically important programs across global Finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure transparency and alignment with corporate objectives
Reduce organizational friction, standardize operational practices, and champion the adoption of AI and new technologies
Act as a primary partner in the execution and monitoring of the Annual Company Plan
Accelerate the integration of AI initiatives within the finance function
Facilitate the annual Corporate Finance goal-setting process
Run complex, cross-functional programs in collaboration with stakeholders from IT, Engineering, Sales, and global Finance teams
Lead high-priority, ad hoc strategic projects in Finance
Collaborate to detail, evaluate, and re-architect existing processes for optimization and standardization
Ensure achievement of success criteria and metrics through partner enablement
Implement scalable, automated solutions that leverage AI
Facilitate executive-level communications and prepare content for leadership meetings
Provide regular reporting on project progress, risks, and performance outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Deep experience in process optimization and driving technology-led transformation within a Finance or Operations organization (preferred)
Proficiency with project management tools and financial systems (preferred)
Validated experience using data and implementing AI or automation tools within a finance environment (preferred)
SQL or Python experience is considered a strong asset (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
eligibility for annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningprocess optimizationAI implementationautomation toolsSQLPythonfinancial systemsproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsindependenceability to manage ambiguitycollaborationleadershiporganizational skills