CISCO - Advanced Services Financial Analyst

Position: Advanced Services Financial Analyst

Location: Bangalore

Company: Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Founded in 1984, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies since the company's inception. This tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products in the core areas of routing and switching, as well as advanced technologies in areas such as Unified Communications, Network Security, Video, Virtualization and Cloud Computing. Innovation is a core part of the Cisco culture and annually $5.5 Billion is invested in R&D; Cisco has more than 20,000 Engineers in more than 10 labs worldwide; more than 4200 patents have been awarded to Cisco inventors. Currently 750+ patents have been filed from India and 450+ issued for innovations across all technologies.

Cisco India: With sales and marketing operations spread across key cities in India and a Software Development Centre in Bangalore, Cisco leads the networking market in core technologies of routing and switching, as well as WLAN and network security.

Advanced Services Financial Analyst

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the Advanced Services Finance Delivery Organization supporting the Cisco Services business across the APJC Region (APAC, Japan and Greater China)

This is a very good learning opportunity for any Finance Personnel and reports directly into the Advanced Services Financial Controller.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage expenses commits for the APJC Advanced Services Delivery organization which includes HC tracking, Month and Quarter closing, COGS Forecast, Flash submission, and advising on Spend optimization, P/L reporting and analysis. Variance analysis.

- Revenue Management and Reporting with Profit and Loss and Gross Margin Experience

- Forecasting COGS Monthly, Quarterly.

- Requires high level of attention to detail and also excellent business partnering skills

- Must be deadline driven and have a high level of excel spreadsheet knowledge

- Proven record of P&L understanding and Gross Margin Analysis in previous roles is a must

- US GAAP Revenue Recognition Principles(Basic) is highly desirable

- Good Communication skills dealing with multiple countries across APAC, Japan and Greater China

- Be part of the Advanced Services Finance Team and must be able to collaborate and work well in a team environment.

- Must be an independent worker as management chain reporting may be outside India and Business partners are across APJC that the position interacts daily.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

- CA/MBA Finance/ICWA/CMA/CPA qualified with at least 6-8 years work experience in large multi-national company with exposure to various financial activities (monthend close, financial planning & reporting etc)

- Relevant Accounting or Business University degree with at least 6 + years of relevant practical experience

SYSTEMS and SKILLS:

- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet experience required, large spreadsheet management, macros, advanced formules for consolidation

- High level of attention to detail required

- Solid Accounting Knowledge and proven Financial Planning and Analysis Experience

- Knowledge of US GAAP Accounting Principles

- Strong Communication Skills at both lower and upper levels of management

- Professional & positive attitude with a willingness to learn and drive improvements and efficiencies

- Revenue Recognition US GAAP Accounting Principles highly desirable

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