Finance Lead - Strategy & Analytics

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

Job summary

Adobe Finance seeks a senior FP&A leader at the intersection of Finance, Strategy, and AI. You will redesign FP&A workflows using AI-enabled tools and scalable data infrastructures, integrating data from CRM, ERP, billing, and product usage to deliver faster, more reliable insights.

You will partner with Product and Sales leaders to align financial strategy with business decisions. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in FP&A or related roles, strong SQL/Python skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 7+ years in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Financial Analytics, or related roles; software experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analysis, or related area; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Experience transforming Finance workflows with AI-enabled tools or analytics platforms (LLMs, Databricks, etc).
• Hands-on experience manipulating large datasets using SQL and/or Python; modern data platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Scalable, AI‑Forward FP&A: redesign FP&A workflows using intelligent tech to reduce manual effort and accelerate insights.
• Navigate complex data ecosystems from multiple sources (CRM, ERP, billing, product usage).
• Identify, prioritize, and develop AI and advanced analytics use cases.
• Act as a finance partner to Product and Sales teams and communicate progress to leadership.

Skills

FP&A

AI-enabled analytics

Data modeling

SQL

Python

Databricks

Strategic finance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Data Analysis

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

SQL

Python

Databricks

Job description

The Opportunity

Join the Adobe Finance team and help define the future of how Finance operates, decides, and scales. This is not a traditional FP&A role. You will operate at the intersection of Finance, Strategy, and AI, crafting how a modern, data‑and AI‑native Finance organization works. Your role includes defining and applying AI-enabled tools and contemporary data infrastructures such as LLMs, Databricks, and SQL/Python. These efforts will help improve scale, speed, insight quality, and decision advantage. Rather than automating legacy processes, you will help re‑architect workflows and decision frameworks, partnering on cross‑functional teams to build next‑generation Finance capabilities. If you are passionate about sophisticated modeling, complex data, and using AI to transform decision‑making—not just processes—this role puts you at the forefront of the industry.

What You Will Do

Drive Scalable, AI‑Forward FP&A: redesign core FP&A workflows using intelligent technologies and sophisticated data infrastructures to reduce manual effort, accelerate insight generation, and unlock new analytical capabilities. Navigate complex data ecosystems from multiple sources like CRM, ERP, billing, and product usage. Identify, prioritize, and develop AI and advanced analytics use cases. These use cases deliver measurable business value within Finance and broader enterprise decision‑making. AI Change Agent: Serve as a leader with a point of view and change agent, helping Finance evolve from reporting‑centric to decision‑centric operating models. Partner with Senior Leadership: Act as a trusted finance partner to Product and Sales teams. Bridge long‑term strategy with near‑term execution. Represent Finance AI priorities in cross‑functional forums and with executive leadership. Clearly communicate progress, risks, tradeoffs, and strategic direction.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 7+ years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Financial Analytics, or related roles; enterprise software experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Data Analysis, or a closely related area; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Demonstrated experience transforming Finance workflows using AI‑enabled tools or advanced analytics platforms (e.g., LLMs, Databricks, custom analytics solutions).
• Hands‑on experience manipulating large datasets using SQL and/or Python; experience with modern data platforms a strong plus.
• Strong foundation in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with comfort operating under ambiguity.
• Creative, structured problem solver who challenges the status quo and drives new ways of thinking across Finance and the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior and executive audiences through clear narratives and visualizations.

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. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together. At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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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. 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. State‑Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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