# Finance Analyst – Splunk Product Organization
## About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team and provide operational expenditure (OPEX) support to the Splunk Product Organization. In this remote position, you will be instrumental in forecasting and reporting for the business, aiding strategic investment decisions, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Your analytical capabilities and strong communication skills will enable you to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including engineering, product management, HR, and accounting.
This role has a significant impact on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Your primary objectives will include supporting engineering leadership in decision-making processes, identifying spending opportunities, and continuously improving forecasting accuracy through advanced data analytics.
## Key Responsibilities
– Support engineering leadership with budgeting, portfolio planning, and OPEX management.
– Collaborate with business partners across engineering and product management to establish best practices.
– Model headcount costs and discretionary expenses to recommend budget adjustments.
– Enhance forecasting accuracy through data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.
– Assist with month-end close processes, including accruals and variance analysis.
– Conduct ad-hoc analyses as required.
– Ensure understanding of GAAP and Cisco accounting policies as they affect expense forecasts.
## Required Skills
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a Business-related field.
– Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance.
– Intermediate Excel proficiency.
– Experience with financial ERPs and planning software (e.g., Oracle Hyperion Essbase, NetSuite, Anaplan).
– Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
## Preferred Skills
– Experience in operational expenditures (OpEx) or cost of goods sold (COGS) is preferred.
– Background in SaaS business environments.
– Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation.
## Cloud Platforms & Technologies
– Financial ERPs: Oracle Hyperion Essbase, NetSuite, Anaplan
## Benefits
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
– 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
– Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
– Flexible vacation time for exempt employees; 16 days of paid vacation for non-exempt employees.
– Paid holidays, including a floating holiday and personal wellness days.
– Sick leave and volunteer days.
– Potential for annual bonuses and restricted stock units.
## Useful Links
– [Careers](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers.html)
– [Company Website](https://www.cisco.com)
## Why You Might Be Interested
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, directly impacting strategic decisions within the Splunk Product Organization. The role allows for professional growth in a collaborative environment where your insights will help shape financial strategies and operational improvements.
