Job Description
The Opportunity
Adobe's mission is 'Creativity for All' — and few segments are more strategic to that mission than Direct to Student! Our Direct to Student offers for Creative Cloud All Apps are the gateway to the next generation of Adobe's users, introducing students to the full power of Creative Cloud at a pivotal moment in their creative journey and building the foundation for lifelong relationships with Adobe. We're seeking a Finance Lead to provide Financial and Business Partner support for this exciting business. You'll drive cross-functional engagement, influence key decisions, and shape FP&A processes through analysis and modeling that guide senior management and steer strategy.
What you'll Do
Own scenario analysis for the Direct to Student business, bringing financial rigor to monetization and student-to-professional conversion strategies.
Advise on business strategy, opportunity sizing, pricing, and promotional cadence — including back-to-school and seasonal cycles — to hit ambitious growth targets!
Build and refine LTV models across the full student lifecycle, from acquisition through post-graduation conversion to full-price Creative Cloud.
Partner with IT, Finance Systems, and Finance counterparts to enhance reporting for the Direct to Student channel, including eligibility verification economics and cohort performance.
Be a trusted business partner across functions — surfacing risks and opportunities, and defining the metrics that matter.
Own quarter-end financial reporting, delivering the insights and the "Why" behind performance.
What you need to succeed
BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
8+ years of relevant finance experience. Previous experience in crafting financial models for a subscription/SaaS business is a plus. Management consulting or investment banking is a plus.
A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, and experience in SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Hadoop, and/or Databricks is preferred. Focus on building scalable analytics and reporting.
Self-starter who can handle sophisticated tasks with minimal direction and develop new strategies and ways of approaching business challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive decision-making across cross-functional teams.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Problem solver who can challenge the status quo and implement new ways of thinking across the organization.
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. 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.
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California:
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Colorado:
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Massachusetts:
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