[Hiring] Consultant, Forensic Accountant / Financial Analytics @Ciena

Role Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-looking Forensic Accountant / Financial Analytics Lead to support financial forecasting, cost allocation, and predictive financial planning across Global Customer Operations. This role combines forensic financial analysis, data science techniques, and operational insight to uncover trends, identify risks, and provide early visibility into financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will help the organization move from reactive reporting to proactive financial foresight, enabling better decision-making across projects, programs, and portfolio-level investments. This individual must be able to work North America business hours while operating effectively in a globally distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform forensic analysis of financial data to identify anomalies, cost drivers, and risks
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for revenue, cost, and margin performance
• Provide forward-looking insight to anticipate financial impact of decisions
• Design and improve cost allocation methodologies across programs and regions
• Partner with Finance, PMO, and Operations teams to validate financial data
• Build dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI) to communicate insights
• Integrate data from multiple systems for comprehensive analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial and strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, forensic accounting, or planning
• Strong experience with forecasting, modeling, and cost analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, Alteryx, Data Modelling, Predictive Analytics. Experience working with large datasets.
• SQL, Python, JavaScript, Power Automate and Power Apps
• Self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines
• A customer-first mentality—what’s important to the customer is important to you
• Readily manage competing and ever-changing priorities while maintaining a balanced and methodical approach to problem solving
• Ability to tailor messages and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus
• Work independently and as part of a broader team and know how to get things done in a virtual environment
• Proven ability to influence and quickly develop trusted connections to get work done collaboratively
• Stay abreast of competitive developments and always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

• The annual pay range for this position is $104,000 - $166,100 USD
• Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission
• 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
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Company Description

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.