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Staff Financial Analyst

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

San Jose, CAFull-time$112–208K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$112–208K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Cadence seeks a Staff Finance Analyst for its Commissions Operations team to improve processes and introduce automation that scales operations, improves accuracy, and reduces risk to financial results. The role works with Commissions and Sales Operations teams and calls for finance fundamentals, hands-on Excel proficiency, and analytical strength. The ideal candidate is curious and motivated to improve and innovate.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commissions SystemsFinance Data ExtractionReporting WorkflowsExcelAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommissions SoftwareSales Compensation OperationsRevenue AccountingASC 606Software Revenue RecognitionProcess ImprovementAutomation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Finance or Related Field5 Years Progressive Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R56760

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. About the Role

Cadence is seeking a system and process improvement driven and analytically strong Staff Finance Analyst to join our Commissions Operations team. In this role, the individual will work with the Commissions and Sales Operations teams to improve processes and introduce automation to help scale, improve accuracy, and reduce risk to financial results related to our commissions system. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, desire to improve and innovate, along with solid finance fundamentals and hands-on Excel proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Get involved in commissions operations details and processes.

  • Identify opportunities to improve and automate steps and processes.

  • Liaise with Sales Operations on input and output between both teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with commissions systems; 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 — comfortable with pivot tables, look-ups, data manipulation, and building structured workbooks.

  • Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Commissions software and exposure to Sales Compensation plans and operations

  • Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles (ASC 606 / software revenue recognition concepts a plus)

  • Track record of process improvement and automation projects

  • Currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What We Offer

A collaborative environment where your contributions matter and support financial integrity and decision-making. You'll gain exposure to Cadence's systems landscape, work alongside experienced finance and systems teams, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing evolution of our infrastructure.

The annual salary range for California is $112,000 to $208,000. 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.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
 Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,636 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–208K/yr
  • California median$99–146K/yr380 salary ranges
  • US median$85–133K/yr3,647 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 27% above the California median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Financial Analyst salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 497 open Financial Analyst jobs in California and 5,636 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,458 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,066 of the 5,636 open Financial Analyst jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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