Commissions Operations, Staff Financial Analyst
- Pay
- $112,000 – $208,000 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 5 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Commissions systems
- Finance data extraction
- Financial reporting workflows
- Excel
- Pivot tables
- Look-ups
- Data manipulation
- Structured workbook building
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Large data set analysis
Also useful
- Commissions software
- Sales compensation plan exposure
- Revenue accounting principles
- ASC 606
- Software revenue recognition
- Process improvement and automation projects
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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About Cadence
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
From Cadence's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Commissions Operations, Staff Financial Analyst role at Cadence?
The Commissions Operations, Staff Financial Analyst posting at Cadence states compensation of $112,000 – $208,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Cadence's official career site.
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This Commissions Operations, Staff Financial Analyst position at Cadence is located in San Jose, CA (On-site). Always check Cadence's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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