Ciena · 1 day ago
Senior IT Financial Operations Analyst, Hybrid
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first approach that fosters individual growth and well-being. They are seeking a Senior IT Financial Operations Analyst to ensure IT investments align with business goals, optimize technology spending, and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Optimize Cloud Spending: Implement and manage Cloud FinOps practices across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI to maximize value and drive cost efficiency. Analyze cloud usage data, develop dashboards, and recommend cost-saving strategies
Drive Financial Operational Efficiency: Manage IT budgets, technology-related expenses, and contracts while proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization
Ensure Data Accuracy: Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, billing, and cost allocation across the company
Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Provide actionable insights through data analysis, reporting, and development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decision-making
Streamline Operations: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance IT efficiency and support faster, data-driven business decisions
Support Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and executing the IT strategic plan, including financial models and business cases for projects and initiatives
Continuous Improvement: Document and streamline IT processes, drive process standardization, and identify automation opportunities to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience in IT business operations, FP&A, or accounting
Proven expertise in data analysis and reconciliation, especially with large datasets
Strong understanding of Cloud FinOps principles and practices, including cloud billing and cost optimization
Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Power BI
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail and a strategic mindset
A self-starter who can manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across functional teams
Preferred
Experience in managing IT contract renewals and vendor spend analysis
Familiarity with IT metrics, dashboards, and KPI development
Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement methodologies
Benefits
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
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Ciena has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (36)
2022 (44)
2021 (30)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-06
2026-01-03
Company data provided by crunchbase