Sr Finance Analyst, Meraki

The application window is expected to close 05/16/2025.

Meet the Team

We're seeking a Senior Accountant/Finance Analyst to join the Meraki Finance team!

Our team supports Meraki BE and we are part of the Workplace Networking Finance organization. As we navigate through strategic initiatives including the Meraki-Catalyst product convergence and Supply Chain/ERP integration, this role will evolve alongside our organization's transformation to align with the PIN (Place in Network) structure over the next year.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of significant organizational change and growth.

Your Impact

This multi-dimensional role supports Meraki business; for the next one year you will be focused on following areas

• Meraki legal entities month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Financial review and analysis - Revenue, Gross Margin, Deferred Revenue, Inventory
• Management reporting including financial and operational metrics
• Inventory/cost accounting areas include inventory excess and obsolescence
• Support product revenue and gross margin activities, both hardware and license/software
• Prepare and review workbooks, journal entries, memos and reconciliations
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecast and scenario analysis
• Support Meraki Supply Chain and ERP integration activities
• Support implementation of new business models and enablement initiatives
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives including visualization dashboards

As we approach the completion of our Supply Chain and ERP integration milestones in the first half of FY26, this role will expand to support broader Workplace Networking Business Entity finance initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounting in large multinational corporations
• Undergrad in Finance or Accounting
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, Graduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• Hands-on ERP (Oracle, Great Plains) and Management reporting tools (Essbase) experience
• Problem solver, strong communication (written, verbal), motivated, optimistic, team player

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!