Global Revenue Assurance, FP&A

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The Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization is seeking a Senior Analyst to contribute to the Current Quarter Revenue Assurance (CQRA) team. The role strengthens visibility, confidence, and decision-making across current-quarter forecasting activities by connecting financial analysis, operational inputs, and business insights. Success in this position contributes to informed forecasting outcomes and cross-functional alignment across global operations.

How you will make an impact:

• Perform CQRA analysis covering orders, revenue, and margin updates
• Consolidate and reconcile monthly bookings results with regional teams
• Manage historical metrics repositories and analyze current and historical trends to inform future activity
• Conduct bridge analysis across forecast, results, and budget comparisons
• Identify and communicate forecast risk, upside opportunities, cover requirements, and forecast movements across operational factors
• Drive process and tool improvements that increase efficiency and forecast accuracy
• Leverage AI tools, including Co-Pilot and related solutions, to generate KPI reporting, trend analytics, and forecasting insights

The must haves:

• Education: University degree in Finance (FP&A), Supply Chain Operations, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands within time-sensitive environments
• Application of business acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
• Utilization of advanced Excel and PowerPoint to create analyses, executive summaries, and decision-support materials
• Communication of complex analysis to senior stakeholders and business partners
• Flexibility to accommodate global time zones as needed

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Anaplan modeling and its broader environment
• Experience with Power BI reporting and dashboard creation
• Working knowledge of Oracle, CPODS, Salesforce
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment

Pay Range:

Pay range information is not available for this role.

Pay Range:

USA: 79,000 to 127,000
Canada: 73,000 to 116,000

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.
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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