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Sr Sales Finance Analyst

AT Cadence
Cadence

Sr Sales Finance Analyst

Yokohama, Japan

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review contracts for consistency with deal structure and deal-approval requirements.
  • Engage in business partnering with Account Sales team to provide advice on deal structure and business models for commercial agreements in Japan.
  • Support Account Sales team to drive deal-approval matrix and manage different dynamics to strive for better deal quality while wining customers.
  • Review VAR orders and handle VAR licensing requests to support local VAR business.
  • Perform different kinds of financial analysis and simulations relating to ad-hoc requests.
  • Provide presentation materials and supporting analysis required for booking/ revenue/ cash forecast and quarterly business review meeting with ad-hoc requests.
  • Drive standardization and simplification of analysis processes to make forecast more reliable and visible.
  • Participate in cross sector finance projects to improve the current quote-to-cash processes.
  • Work with different functional teams throughout the quote-to-cash process to support deal closing and ensure compliance with company's booking policy.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in different quote-to-cash processes and disciplines with a view to establishing best practices and in-depth knowledge.
  • Collaborate with revenue accounting team to deep dive deal background and help on scheduling revenue recognition and help on MEA assessment in accordance with ASC606.

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Position Requirements:

  • 4-to-6-year experience in FP&A / Financial Analyst role
  • Native level Japanese and fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree (major in Accounting / Finance preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills such as building and applying advanced formulas, like VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH, being familiar with Macro-enabled Excel, and knowing what Pivot Table is and how to build one
  • Ability to multi-task in a result driven business environment, meeting the deadline and work under pressure
  • Must be a strong team player

Competency Requirements:

  • Experience in supporting Sales organization
  • Working experience in MNC or regional role
  • Positive, with a can-do attitude, but realistic and not afraid to say no
  • Always looking for opportunities to do things better, smarter and faster

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Client-provided location(s): Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Job ID: Cadence-R46132
Employment Type: Full Time

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