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CISCO ESG Finance Leader
What you’ll do:
You will be joining Cisco’s ESG Finance team reporting to the ESG Controller. Your responsibilities will span the entire Finance organization and you will work closely with Cisco’s Corporate Affairs, Legal, and the People, Process and Purpose organization as well as Engineering, Operations, and other functional teams across the company on[1] [2] Cisco’s Environmental,[3] [4] Social and Governance (ESG)[5] [6] initiatives and commitments.
You will part of a small and mighty team leading Cisco’s ESG efforts. Cisco has a long history of social and environmental commitments. Delivering on important ESG goals is not just critical for society but also for our business. We believe that keeping these goals at the forefront makes us stronger in the long run, and our customers, partners, current and former employees, and governments demand it. We’ve been creating and measuring progress and outcomes of our ESG initiatives and commitments on a global scale for many years. By setting clear goals, measuring our progress, and transparently reporting our impact, we’re able to provide an account of the difference we are making and to learn from our outcomes. In short, Cisco’s purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All. To achieve our purpose, we leverage our technology and inspire our people to make a positive impact in communities worldwide and on the planet. The ESG Finance team are key to ensuring that Cisco meets its commitments, ensures transparency in its reporting, and develops and implements the necessary systems, processes, and controls to ensure success.
Specifically, you will:
• work with the Corporate Affairs team to further develop Cisco’s reporting strategy and help lead the Finance organization’s efforts
• be responsible for ESG reporting integrity and assurance including ESG data, goals, commitments, and KPIs
• develop a deep knowledge and expertise on ESG trends, frameworks, regulatory requirements, etc. to advise management and work with Corporate Affairs and Legal on our operational plans, reporting strategy, and metrics
• work in concert with our Corporate Affairs team to conduct impact assessments and develop programmatic data-driven insights and research to inform strategic decisions and thought leadership
• help lead the implementation of new financial disclosures that are expected to be required worldwide by various regulatory organizations
• present to senior leadership on a regular basis on our status and progress on implementation of processes, procedures and controls required to ensure financial reporting readiness in compliance with various regulatory frameworks
• ensure that the company maintains an effective system of internal controls, enhance our system capabilities, refine our ESG governance structure, continuing to ensure our ESG data is of the highest quality
• work with Cisco’s ESG Governance Committee to develop and drive the agenda ensuring that all functions within the company develop and meet their respective action plans in support of Cisco’s overall ESG initiatives and commitments
• ensure that ESG-related commitments and related investments are supported by detailed analysis and action plans which are integrated into Cisco’s operational and financial planning processes
• influence and interact with senior executives and key stakeholders, assessing the need to obtain audit assurance over certain metrics
This role will give you an excellent opportunity to:
• You will be part of an organization that believes that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to do more for the world than we ever thought possible. We are committed to delivering on important ESG goals that are critical for society as well as our business.
• You will learn a tremendous amount on highly relevant ESG topics that are critically important worldwide
• You will be part of a team that works cross-functionally across all areas of our business including key stakeholders across various functions such as People and Communities, the Sales organization, Corporate Affairs, Engineering, Investor Relations, Workplace Resources, Supply Chain and Circular Economy
• Broadly understand Cisco’s ESG reporting, data, processes, controls, and business operations
• Develop an expertise in technical ESG reporting requirements including new US and International regulations, various frameworks, financial reporting, compliance, controls and implementing new disclosure requirements
Who you’ll work with:
You’ll get opportunities to interact with senior leaders in the Controllership organization and broader Finance, Corporate Affairs, Legal, People and Communities, Engineering, Investor Relations, and Workplace Resources, among others.
The Controllership organization is comprised of several groups that are committed to supporting business processes through developing, influencing and implementing global financial policy, processes, and effective partnering while conducting itself with the highest level of integrity and credibility.
Who you are:
You are a highly motivated, self-starter, results-oriented with an ability to work on multiple deliverables at the same time and drive projects to completion with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are eager to learn, have a strong passion for ESG, and have a strong ESG and/or financial background. You are able to execute in a complex, fast-paced large corporate environment. You are confident in your ability to drive resolution of complex issues, work with senior executives, and can successfully work cross-functionally.
• Good communication and proven cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills; good at building and cultivating strong relationships with business partners
• Adept at working cross-culturally and across all levels of the organization • Able to apply specific knowledge to new situations and requests
• Passionate about ESG reporting and have an analytical and a structured approach to data analysis and problem-solving
• Have expertise with financial reporting systems and applications
• Process, governance, and controls experience and skills
Minimum requirements for this role:
• Bachelors’ degree
• 10+ years of strong finance background, experience in ESG and/or financial reporting, processes, internal controls, systems
• You can identify solutions and build teams and processes to reach those solutions
• You bring a strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• You are agile and innovative and handle pressure in ambiguous situations
• You bring previous experience working in complex, unstructured environments and driving change
Why Cisco
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!
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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.
