Staff Financial Analyst

Cadence Systems•San Jose, CA

10d•$112,000 - $208,000

About The Position

Cadence is seeking a system- and process-improvement-driven, analytically strong Staff Financial Analyst to join its Commissions Operations team. The role works with the Commissions and Sales Operations teams to improve processes and introduce automation that helps scale operations, improve accuracy, and reduce risk to financial results related to the commissions system. The successful candidate brings curiosity, a desire to improve and innovate, solid finance fundamentals, and hands-on Excel proficiency. The position offers a collaborative environment and exposure to Cadence’s systems landscape, with opportunities to work alongside experienced finance and systems teams and contribute to the evolution of the company’s infrastructure. The annual salary range for California is $112,000 to $208,000. The employee may also be eligible for incentive compensation, including bonus and equity, and benefits. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with commissions systems and familiarity with finance data extraction and reporting workflows.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
Around 5 years of progressive experience, ideally within the technology industry.
Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, look-ups, data manipulation, and building structured workbooks.
Solid analytical skills, high attention to detail, and comfort working with large data sets.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commissions software and exposure to Sales Compensation plans and operations.
Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles (ASC 606 / software revenue recognition concepts is a plus).
Track record of process improvement and automation projects.