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FP&A Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (AI & Automation Focus)

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ciena logoCiena · Ottawa, Canada
Full-timeOn-siteToday
BudgetingCADExcelFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingForecasting
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Requirements

  • Certifications: CPA or CMA in progress or completed
  • Experience with Anaplan or planning tools
  • Experience with Snowflake, SQL, or data platforms
  • Working knowledge of Python or automation tools
  • Exposure to AI or machine learning applications in finance
  • Pay Range: USD 68,300.00 - 109,100.00
  • CAD: 61,600.00 - 98,400.00
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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.
  • If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. This role supports the evolution of the finance function into a data-driven, insight-led, and increasingly automated organization. The position integrates financial planning and analysis with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled forecasting to enhance decision-making, speed, and accuracy at Ciena. The role contributes to modernization of forecasting processes and delivery of actionable insights at scale. How you will make an impact: Deliver forecasting, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes Analyze financial variance and generate performance insights Develop driver-based financial models Create dashboard and business intelligence reporting using Power BI or Tableau Automate reporting processes and workflows Validate data across systems including ERP, Anaplan, and Snowflake Enable AI-driven forecasting and analytics use cases The must haves: Education: University or college degree in Finance, Business, Economics Experience: 2+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience Application of forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis Utilization of advanced Excel and business intelligence tools Ability to translate data into business insights Application of communication and collaboration in cross-functional environments Application of automation, data, and emerging technologies in finance workflows


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