Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, Excellent verbal and written communication, Critical thinking and initiative.

Key responsibilities:

Assist in preparation of annual financial planning processes

Interact with key stakeholders such as Directors and Vice Presidents

Run and distribute key reports around timesheet governance

Review contracts and streamline associated reporting

Job description

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.

Reporting directly to the Director of FP&A, you will gain experience in a rotational internship covering finance, commercial management, and business operations. You will be responsible for assisting with business continuity planning, preparation of key financial planning reports, and activities around customer contracts and commercial reporting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in preparation of annual financial planning processes
interact with key stakeholders such as Director of Operations, Director of Commercial Management and the Vice President, Operations and Finance
Run and distribute key reports around timesheet governance
Run historical account analysis details and prepare them for use in key financial dashboards
Review contracts to document financial impacting customer terms and streamline associated reporting
Test implementation of new dashboards and financial updates to key tools
Coordinate Request For Proposal (RFP) responses across various teams
Compile and organize business operations training material/resources
Assist in annual Business Continuity Plan (BCP) review process

Candidate Profile:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Critical thinking and initiative

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $29.00

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.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

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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. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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