Ciena
FP&A Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus)
Baltimore, USA
Sponsorship not specified$68k-$109kDetected 25 days ago
PythonSQLSnowflakeMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringData VisualizationFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&AERPFinancial ReportingVariance Analysis
About the role
- As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach.
- Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging.
- The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled forecasting to improve decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena.
Requirements
- Bachelor OR Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, OR related field
- Experience with forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and financial modeling
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Experience working with financial systems or data platforms (ERP, Anaplan, Snowflake)
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate outputs into business insights
- Experience with planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar)
- Experience with data platforms, SQL, or Snowflake
- Experience with Python, R, or other data analysis and automation tools
Skills
- Analyze financial performance, variance, and drivers to generate actionable insights for business decision-making
- Develop driver-based financial models and predictive forecasting models
- Automate financial reporting, data workflows, and recurring processes to improve speed and accuracy
- Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to improve forecast accuracy and trend analysis
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot) to generate financial insights, reporting narratives, and summaries
Compensation
- USD 68,300.00 - 109,100.00
- Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
- Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
- Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.
- At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.
- Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals.
Benefits
- We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Company info
- We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
- This role supports the evolution of the finance function into a data-driven, insight-led, and increasingly automated organization.
- The role contributes to modernization of forecasting processes and delivery of scalable financial insights.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
- Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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