Finance Analyst
US$99,500 – US$130,500 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Sep 2026
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$99,500 – US$130,500 / yr |
|---|
No unique specialisation
Field of studyFinance, Economics (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
The application window is expected to close on: 08/11/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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.
Meet the Team
Looking for a Finance Analyst to join our dynamic Splunk Finance team that partners closely with the Splunk Platforms Business. We support financial planning, business insights, and strategic decision-making that help drive Splunk’s broader success within Cisco. The team is collaborative, approachable, and easy to work with, creating an environment where cross-functional partnership and learning are highly valued. This opportunity offers a unique insider view into the integration of Cisco’s largest acquisition while contributing to high-impact finance initiatives at the center of Splunk’s growth.
Job Description
We are seeking a Finance Analyst to support COGS and gross margin management for the business. This role will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnership across COGS, infrastructure, headcount, product cost structures, and gross margin performance.
The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of the business’s cost drivers and provide financial analysis that improves cost transparency, operating efficiency, and gross margin performance. A key responsibility will be developing and maintaining COGS models for new product introductions, including assessments of product economics, scalability, cost-to-serve, and long-term margin implications.
This role requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across multiple organizations.
What You’ll Do
Support COGS and gross margin planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management, including variance analysis and clear insights for business and finance leaders.
Develop and maintain COGS models for new product introductions, incorporating infrastructure, cloud, licensing, support, operations, workforce, and scalability assumptions.
Analyze product economics, unit costs, cost-to-serve, and lifecycle gross margin implications to support product, pricing, and investment decisions.
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance stakeholders to evaluate product investments, architecture decisions, launch readiness, and resource requirements.
Monitor infrastructure, cloud consumption, and headcount costs while identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency and gross margin.