AR Operations Analytics & Cash Forecasting Manager

The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. AR Operations Analytics & Cash Forecasting Manager Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions. Application window has been extended and expected to close on 03/01/2026 However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applicants are received. Meet The Team The AR Operations Analytics & Cash Forecasting Manager plays a critical role in supporting global Accounts Receivable operations by delivering accurate cash forecasting, insightful reporting, and analytical support across disputes, cash application, and AR technology initiatives. This role partners closely with operational stakeholders within Finance Shared Services, the Corporate Controller Group, Sales and FP&A to improve visibility into cash inflows, drive operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making. The position combines operational finance expertise, strong analytical capability, and cross-functional collaboration, serving as a key enabler of AR performance and cash predictability. The role also includes presentation of collections performance to senior leaders throughout Cisco. The AR Operations Analytics & Cash Forecasting Manager will excel in the areas of financial modeling (Excel) data manipulation and visualization, statistics, financial analysis, risk and reporting. This role will provide analytic and reporting recommendations to leadership to drive improved operational efficiencies, cost of payment reductions, and return on investment by creating and communicating complicated analyses concisely. Your Impact Primary Responsibilities Own and continuously improve short-term and mid-term cash collection forecasts in partnership with collections, non-integrated acquisitions, and corporate FP&A. Analyze historical collection trends, disputes, billing cycles, and customer payment behavior to improve forecast accuracy. Provide variance analysis (forecast vs. actuals) and clearly articulate drivers, risks, and mitigation actions. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end AR close activities with accurate data and insights Partner with regional AR teams to identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities Assesses the needs of the business, prioritize projects and drive analyses to completion. Work cross-functionally as needed to enable data architecture and solutions that best meet the analytics and reporting needs of the business Gather data inputs from multiple sources. Identify new data sources that will enhance business outcomes and support objectives Use modern visualization tools such as Tableau and Power of BI to enhance business understanding through artistic, simple, and concise data story telling Use statistical and other quantitative modeling techniques to analyze large data sets, identify business opportunities and quantify risks. Supports advanced analytics including prescriptive and predictive analyses Complete complex ad-hoc research, analysis, and reporting. Serves as a subject-matter expert on the team May assume project/initiative responsibility, and provide guidance to more junior employees or act as a team lead Serve as chief of staff to Sr. Director, Invoice to Cash for staff initiatives and staff projects Minimum Requirements Strong analytical skill set with executive presence 5+ years of relevant experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Information Management, or related field Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail Ability to synthesize data into executive-level insights Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Process improvement mindset Preferred Qualifications Exposure to large, complex, multi-curr ... (truncated, view full listing at source)