Sr. Financial Analyst

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Job Title : Sr. Financial Analyst

Location : San Jose

Reports to : Finance Director

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in San Jose. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's financial forecasting, analysis, and planning activities, partnering closely with business leaders across functions.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in finance and data analysis, excels at transforming numbers into actionable insights, and communicates findings clearly and persuasively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Develop insightful scenario analysis and business commentaries to support executive decision-making.

Analyze key financial drivers such as bookings, ACV, revenue trends, and sales quota.

Design and maintain Excel-based models for scenario and sensitivity analysis, and contribute to process and reporting automation initiatives.

Work closely with a technical finance engineer on data integrity, modeling, and dashboard enhancement.

Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and business-oriented manner.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of software, hardware, and service revenue recognition rules.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, Power Query, VBA).

Familiarity with Tableau, SQL, R, or Python is a plus.

Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or related field;

2+ years of work experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or business analytics.

MBA / CPA / ACCA / CFA is a plus.

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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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.

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