Application window has been extended and expected to close on 04/11/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received.
We are a group of highly motivated, hardworking finance professionals seeking another highly motivated, hardworking finance professional looking to expand their career and work at the “best place to work!” As a Financial Analyst- FP&A on this team you will play a key role in the financial planning process, focusing on monthly and quarterly close activities, updating forecasting models and reviewing profitability. Using advanced tools such as Excel modeling. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with financial modeling, and a passion for curiosity and process automation.
Your Impact
Reporting into the Product, Technology and Strategic Finance organization, this analyst will maintain and build upon functional spend models and apply heavy data analytics to understand core inputs to influence and shape strategy. This is an outstanding opportunity to become a key advisor for Splunk leaders and grow your career within Cisco.
Financial Modeling : assist in developing annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly financial forecasts, and ongoing analysis of actuals versus plan and/or forecast. Distill/synthesize business performance indicators/metrics, assess and timely communicate risks and opportunities
Data Analysis and Interpretation : Conduct detailed data analysis, interpret results and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.
Process Improvement: Identify and drive optimization of financial performance through process improvement recommendations and implement solutions across the organization
Automation : Find opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows and improve data accuracy and efficiency.
Relationship Building: Establish cross functional positive relationships and become a strategic advisor for management leaders.
Minimum qualifications
5 years of related finance experience
Basic understanding of financial/accounting concepts and practices
Proficiency in Excel
Experience in data analysis and financial modeling
Exposure to forecasting methods and techniques.
Shown success in developing and applying financial concepts, practices and procedures
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in accounting or finance
Cloud Service Provider experience
Ability to work independently taking responsibility for what you do, driving initiatives and implementing change where you see fit and necessary
Excel modeling
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