Financial Analyst, Senior

Qualcomm Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Incorporated in San Diego, CA, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support global equity compensation programs with cross-functional collaboration across Stock Administration, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Compensation & Benefits. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, data analytics, and scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate combines finance fundamentals with equity compensation knowledge and a mindset for automation using AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support global equity compensation reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Stock Administration, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Compensation & Benefits.
• Identify and implement process improvements using automation and data analytics.

Skills

Equity compensation

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree substitution for experience

CPA license

Tools

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area: Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Finance

General Summary

The Stock Accounting group within Corporate Accounting is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support the Company’s global equity compensation programs. This role will partner across Stock Administration, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Compensation & Benefits to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis and scalable processes related to employee equity awards.

The ideal candidate combines strong finance and accounting fundamentals with equity compensation knowledge, advanced analytical capabilities, and a continuous-improvement mindset. The candidate will use automation, AI-enabled tools, and data analytics to improve reporting, controls, reconciliations, forecasting, and decision support while maintaining data integrity and compliance in a fast-paced, global environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.

Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related work experience.
• Active CPA license or country equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with large-company financial systems and reporting tools, such as Oracle, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience using automation, AI-enabled, or advanced analytics tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, n8n, Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar technologies, to improve finance or accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of ASC 718, SOX controls, SEC reporting, payroll and tax considerations, and global equity compensation processes.
• Experience with equity compensation accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, or related analysis in a large, global, matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with Morgan Stanley at Work (EEO) or a comparable equity administration platform

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$90,600.00 - $135,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .