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Senior Financial Analyst

1 month ago• San Jose, CA

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare quarter-end reporting packages in support of audit committee deliverables and the earnings close process.
  • Validate data flowing from source systems (SAP, NGA, Incorta, CPM/Pricebook) to ensure accuracy at the product and customer reporting level.
  • Generate reports and ad hoc analyses to support senior management and business unit finance teams.
  • Perform exception reporting and data quality reviews; investigate and prepare corrections and reclass entries as needed.
  • Participate in UAT for system enhancements and new releases across SAP, CPM (Pricebook), Incorta, and NGA product reporting - documenting test cases, logging issues, and validating fixes.
  • Prepare product-level reclass and allocation correction files to maintain reporting integrity.
  • Support the integration of acquired companies, including master data setup (customer and product) and conversion of acquired order data into Cadence reporting processes.
  • Partner with quote-to-cash finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve reporting discrepancies and support new business model requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within the technology industry.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel - comfortable with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data manipulation, and building structured workbooks
  • Hands-on experience with SAP; familiarity with finance data extraction and reporting workflows.
  • Experience participating in or supporting UAT cycles for financial systems (SAP, CPM/Pricebook, Incorta, or NGA a strong plus).
  • Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets.
  • Clear and effective communicator - able to translate data findings for both finance and non-finance audiences across levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work under tight quarter-end deadlines.

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Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of revenue accounting principles (ASC 606 / software revenue recognition concepts a plus).
  • Familiarity with Incorta, NGA product reporting, or CPM/Pricebook platforms.
  • CPA or MBA is a plus but not required.
  • Experience supporting acquisition integrations from a finance reporting perspective.

What We Offer

A collaborative, fast-paced finance environment where your analytical contributions directly support executive decision-making. You'll gain broad exposure to Cadence's systems landscape, work alongside experienced finance and systems teams, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing evolution of our reporting infrastructure.

The annual salary range for California is $88,200 to $163,800. 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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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R55982
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-13T18:48:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion