Director, M&A Finance

Adobe · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago

Finance$200k–$290k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Director of M&A Finance is a forward-thinking professional, responsible for helping to drive the strategy, timing and orchestration of integration motions at Adobe as part of the Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) organization. The ideal candidate will engage with partners, stakeholders, and leadership to effectively plan and lead M&A Integrations through an efficient and repeatable application of standardized frameworks, with the goal of maximizing business value.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end execution of new M&A transactions, from pre-close integration planning to post-merger integration execution for all Finance workstreams (e.g., R2R, P2P, Q2C)
Lead cross-functional teams (internal and external) to deliver on M&A integration activities, ensuring accountability, clarity, and the removal of roadblocks to achieve successful outcomes
Work hand in hand with Senior Leaders, business and functional leaders to ensure alignment across the operating model, integration approach and organizational structure for each deal to drive execution and efficiencies
Develop and maintain integration-related key performance indicators to measure the efficiency of transaction-value drivers
Drive integration plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, run regular integration meetings and drive proactive issue resolution
Proactively identify areas for improvements throughout the deal lifecycle and implement best-in-class practices
Help ensure repeatable process strategy and finance integration toolset (e.g., playbooks, process flows, work plans) incorporating prior experience and industry-leading practices across all key workstreams are set up and maintained up to date
Build trusted and strong working relationships with all stakeholders

Requirements

Experienced Professional with a bachelor’s degree, minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, demonstrated success in Global M&A and large-scale integrations, proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams

Strong Finance acumen across Finance workstreams (e.g. Accounting, Revenue, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Global Source to Pay, Pricing & Revenue Operations, Payroll and Equity)

Strong familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS)

Ability to create structure in ambiguity, synthesize complex inputs, and turn broad strategic goals into executable plans and executive-level content. Hands-on leadership style with strong ownership of planning, dependency management, escalation, communication, and outcome tracking

Strong background in GTM, product integration, and Lead to Quote

Highly self-directed with a strong consultative approach to problem-solving and the ability to deliver results

Strong business acumen, a hands-on approach, and confident communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and executive experience, enabling clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of the organization

Effective prioritization and management of multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, while proactively addressing and resolving challenges arising from uncertainty

Qualifications

Experience in leading and collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams

Strong finance acumen across finance workstreams

Familiarity with enterprise systems

Ability to create structure in ambiguity, synthesize complex inputs, and turn broad strategic goals into executable plans and executive-level content

Hands-on leadership style with strong ownership of planning, dependency management, escalation, communication, and outcome tracking