About the role
Cisco is hiring for the role of Supply Chain Product FP&A Analyst!
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
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Be a champion for Product Gross Margin optimization for your assigned business units (BU's). -
Support business partners through ad-hoc analysis while collaborating with them on financial metrics and processes to ensure projects contribute to positive business outcomes to Cisco. -
Publish quarterly business review slides for SCF leadership team, provide actionable insights and drive actions to achieve margin outcomes. -
Partner closely with Central SC FP&A and BE Finance team to drive the accuracy of monthly ship margin forecast for the assigned BU's. -
Evaluate impact of New Products and Product Transitions on BE and overall Cisco Gross Margin. -
Continuously review for automation, simplification, AI-based workflow opportunities to scale our processes for efficiency and accuracy. -
Own the monthly NMS consolidation and commentary process for all BEs; partner with internal SCF stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of forecast packages. -
Lead the consolidated BE P&L reporting and align with BE FP&A team on gross margin forecast.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. -
2–4 years of experience in Finance or a related field. -
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to engage, influence, and collaborate directly with cross-functional business partners. -
Ability to work independently to drive initiatives, implement change, and identify operational improvements that enhance efficiency within business processes. -
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. -
Experience in using AI, automation and digitization tools to simplify business processes, improve productivity. -
Demonstrated ability to analyze large quantities of data and translate them into meaningful business insights. -
Proficiency in finance systems such as Essbase/Hyperion and strong MS Office skills. -
Strong time management and prioritize skills; ability to multiple tasks and work with a sense of urgency to support our partners. - Knowledge of financial analysis, financial forecasting, and modeling and financial risk management.