Sales Finance Specialist

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

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

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