Finance Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 08/14/2026 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. Meet the Team  This position is in the Product Finance team and will be working with Senior Product Leaders, other FP&A, Deal Desk, Operations, R&D, Pricing business partners and Accounting teams amongst others.

You should be a driver of results, proactive in approach and deadline conscious.  Agility and passion while keeping a positive spin on relationships, willing to learn and develop skills are key to success. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with attention to details, accuracy and building credibility will be needed in this role. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible through growth and change is going to go a long way. Prior experience with P&Ls and supporting large engineering teams is a must. Build and maintain Financials models as needed to support Product P&Ls (May include Bookings, Revenue, CSP spend, margin analysis, new product initiatives, partnership/deal assessments, Opex, Headcount) for business entities and management metrics. Inform what the data is relaying while understanding the gaps and addressing those with long and short term recommendations. Diving in the business to fully understand growth drivers and accelerators. Work on New Product Initiatives P&L, launches, post launch assessment as needed. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting for forecast submissions, variance analysis and reporting dashboards. Analyze results, distill/synthesize business performance indicators/metrics, assess business risk and operating performance, and timely communicate risks and opportunities. Understanding of spend types and presenting those are a pivotal part of this role.

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance 6+ years of experience in FP&A incl few years with managing P&Ls, R&D budgets, revenue/cost modeling skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong Financial modeling experience Able to dive in details as well as go high level to support senior execs Strong systems skills (Hyperion, Anaplan etc)   Preferred Qualifications Pricing strategy experience Masters Degree in Business 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.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $133,800.00 to $175,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details