Senior Financial Analyst

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Join Ciena as a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst who thrives on change and embraces continuous improvement. As the Financial Analyst supporting IT and other corporate functions, you will leverage technology to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for organizational leaders. You will influence senior executives, help guide our transformative IT and FP&A journey, while delivering meaningful business analysis. Shape long-term strategic plans, budgets, metrics, and business cases for key initiatives. Be part of our innovative team and make a real impact.

Strategy and Strategic Plan:

• Contribute to the development of the financial models to support the 3-year global strategic plans

• Partner cross functionally with procurement, accounting, and other organizations to help identify opportunities for cost containment and reduction

Annual Operating Plan:

• Assist with the annual IT and corporate functions business plan development and budgeting process, as well as semi-annual outlook process

• Maintain and enhance allocation model for allocating IT and Real Estate costs across the organization

Quarterly Financial Review:

• Develop detailed financial reporting and dashboards, forecasting and analysis to support quarterly business reviews, including development and tracking of management metrics (KPIs)

• Facilitates expense reviews as compared to budgets

• Lead the bi-annual outlook process

Monthly Planning, Forecasting & Reporting:

• Financial variance analysis, and action plans to improve financial performance

• Develop and update forecasts for expense and capital expenditures

• Review and authorize purchase orders

• Reconcile Headcount

• Track project costs and ensure it is aligned to budget

• Assist accounting team with their monthly close process for accruals, prepaids and capitalization

Projects and Key Initiatives:

• Provide financial support, modeling, and business case development/analysis for major initiatives

• Provide adhoc financial analysis presentations

• Conduct multiple financial scenarios to mitigate risk

• Manage cost transparency models for IT

Required Skills:

• Experience with financial planning software like Anaplan

• Power BI and Strong Excel and modeling skills

• Proven technical/systems proficiency, ability to gather and synthesize large data-sets

• Excellent finance, planning, and accounting skills

• Strong commercial business acumen

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

• Knowledge of financial and ERP systems such as Oracle and Hyperion

• Proven ability to monitor financial discipline and accountability within a global support organization

Required Experience:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in business operations in the areas of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and general accounting

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management

• Previous business experience in an international organization

• Global IT experience is highly desirable

• Advanced Anaplan and Power BI experience highly desirable
  
  
  Compensation and Benefits 
  The annual pay range for this position is $72,200 -115,400 CAD.

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. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.