Finance Lead

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Finance Lead for Acrobat to own financial reporting, forecasting, and executive narrative around top-of-funnel performance. You will partner with Product, Go to Market, and Sales Finance to create a unified view of the funnel and forecast accuracy for senior leadership.

You will lead analysis of MAU metrics, link user journeys to monetization, and drive actionable insights. This role requires collaboration in a matrixed environment and strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience with subscription/SaaS metrics (MAU, funnels).
• Data science or analytics background (SQL, Python) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of the top-of-funnel user journey for Acrobat — acquisition sources, surface mix, and early engagement patterns.
• Drive deep business performance analytics and surface relevant insights, with financial modeling and recommendations.
• Influence cross-functional teams to drive short- and long-term financial planning for the product offering.
• Own the quarterly Outlook process end-to-end — stress-test OL slides, compare actuals to forecast, and craft the executive-ready narrative.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in business/finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Finance Lead to own financial reporting, forecasting, and executive narrative for Acrobat's top-of-funnel performance. As Acrobat scales across platforms and revenue models, Monthly Active Users have become a vital leading metric linking user acquisition to conversion and revenue. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role leads the recurring Outlook process for top-of-funnel performance and investigates the user journey — who enters, through which platform, and how that engagement converts to paid. You will partner closely with Product, Go to Market, and Sales Finance to build a unified, defensible view of the funnel, deepening the organization’s understanding of top-of-funnel growth quality and forecast accuracy to deliver clear insights for senior leadership decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the analysis of the top-of-funnel user journey for Acrobat — acquisition sources, surface mix, and early engagement patterns — and link these dynamics to downstream monetization and retention
• Drive deep business performance analytics and surface relevant insights, while providing financial modeling, analysis, and recommendations to drive the business forward
• Influence and align with cross‑functional teams to drive short‑term and long‑term financial planning for the product offering
• Own the quarterly Outlook (OL) process end‑to‑end — pressure‑testing OL slides, balancing actuals against forecast, and ensuring the narrative holds up under executive scrutiny ahead of each review

What You Need To Succeed

• Positive demeanor, collaborative, and comfort in a heavily matrixed environment that changes as the business evolves
• Solid hands‑on experience with Financial Modeling / Forecasting Trend & Variance Analysis
• Strong analytical, and outstanding interpersonal skills, to articulate key business and the financial implications/business impact
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and ability to take charge, set objectives, and drive to results, while remaining team oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with subscription or SaaS growth metrics (e.g., MAU or equivalent experience, conversion funnels) strongly preferred
• Background in data science or data analytics (e.g., SQL, Python, statistical modeling) a plus

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry‑leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

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Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $128,700 -- $243,850 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $168,400 - $243,850. In Washington, the pay range for this position is $142,800 - $206,850.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short‑term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non‑sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short‑term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

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