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. Application window has been extended and expected to close on 03/07/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received. Meet the Team As a primary member of the Sales Finance Governance and Compliance team, you will enable groundbreaking capabilities for Sales Finance to successfully manage risk and maintain a strong compliance environment. You will partner with multiple stakeholders to craft, implement and execute controls framework in support of various business models and processes. You will develop programs to verify and test that current operations and controls are mitigating risks across our bookings and reporting systems. You will help lead readouts on compliance issues with Finance executive staff, be encouraged to help identify solution to fix issues in our business and help with the implementation of these solutions. You are a strong communicator and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines. You have knowledge of accounting and understanding of financial statement and business risk. You can own on a project and have experience interacting with leadership to get projects completed. Your Impact In this critical role, you will work cross functionally with Finance, Legal, Sales, IT, and Operation leadership to assess risk and design and implement effective controls supporting a a variety of processes and systems. You will work with key contacts from Sales Finance within each region and be responsible for communicating a central message of compliance to the teams that support sales in each region. You will also collaborate with the SOX PMO and Cisco Investigations teams on compliance reviews. You will work closely with the Commercial Finance Operations team on deal approval and bookings processes. You will be responsible for readouts with Sales Finance leadership and for proactively identifying compliance issues within your responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, MBA or other Finance related degree * 5 - 10 years progressive experience plus relevant leadership roles * Strong communication and presentation skills to Sr. Leadership * Proven ability to take ownership for multiple concurrent projects and strive to successful completion * Communicates recommendations for process improvement and/or optimizations optimally Preferred Qualifications * Understanding of financial statements and related risks * Prior experience in a compliance role crafting, implementing and testing controls for effective risk management. * Knowledge of Cisco’s deal systems and bookings processes * Prior audit experience and knowledge of SOX requirements is a plus \#WeAreCisco #WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" (36 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.