Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Sales Finance Specialist
Location: UK or Ireland
Reports to: Sr Sales Finance Manager
Job Overview:
An opportunity has arisen within the Commercial Team for a Sales Finance Specialist to partner closely with the Pan‑European Sales organisation, reporting to the Finance Manager.
In this role, you will support contract structuring across Cadence’s full portfolio to maximise value for both customers and Cadence. You will act as a key link between Sales and internal teams, providing commercial and financial insight throughout the contract lifecycle, from pre‑sale through post‑sale execution.
You will apply a strong understanding of different business models to recommend structures that support long‑term customer success while meeting Cadence’s statutory and commercial requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
Support multiple regions across Europe from a European base
Advise Sales teams on contract structure and commercial considerations
Provide guidance on contracts pre‑ and post‑sale, including issue resolution
Act as a point of coordination between Sales, Credit, Revenue Accounting and Legal teams
Liaise with delivery teams on all services‑related engagements
Own contract flow from negotiation through order management processing and credit management
Coordinate with commission accounting teams
Balance statutory, business and customer requirements in contract execution
Maintain clear and effective internal communication with stakeholders
Manage and work within enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, CPQ, JIRA, eDAoT or similar)
Produce ad‑hoc commercial and financial reporting as required
Travel occasionally to support regional stakeholders (approximately 10%)
Job Qualifications:
Essential
Good commercial acumen with the ability to assess and advise on contract structures
Sound technical accounting knowledge
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple stakeholders
Experience engaging confidently with Sales professionals at all levels
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
Finance background or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
Experience supporting commercial sales organisations
Exposure to multiple regions, including understanding of MEA considerations in contract structures
Experience working with enterprise finance, sales and contract management systems
Check what we can offer you:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday per year
Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
Group Personal Pension Plan
Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Skills Required
- Good commercial acumen with the ability to assess and advise on contract structures
- Sound technical accounting knowledge
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple stakeholders
- Experience engaging confidently with Sales professionals at all levels
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
- Finance background or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience supporting commercial sales organisations
- Exposure to multiple regions, including understanding of MEA considerations in contract structures
- Experience working with enterprise finance, sales and contract management systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, CPQ)
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
