Staff Financial Analyst
About The Position
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans. Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses. Reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Maintain and update standard cost models. Analyze product margins and cost variances. Provide rolling forecasts and ad-hoc analysis to support management decisions. Support cross-functional projects involving setting up new standard cost, product launches, and process improvements. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, or accounting. Skills & Competencies Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle EPM). Strong understanding of product costing, budgeting, and forecasting principles. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity. The annual salary range for California is $108,500 to $201,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, planning, or accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle EPM).
- Strong understanding of product costing, budgeting, and forecasting principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans.
- Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and variance analyses.
- Reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain and update standard cost models.
- Analyze product margins and cost variances.
- Provide rolling forecasts and ad-hoc analysis to support management decisions.
- Support cross-functional projects involving setting up new standard cost, product launches, and process improvements.
Benefits
- paid vacation and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- employee stock purchase plan
- a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
