Director, FP&A

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Adobe is seeking a finance leader who balances strategic and operational strengths to join the Creativity & Productivity (C&P) Finance team. This role sits at the center of a complex, fast-scaling business and is responsible for driving financial clarity, operating rigor, and decision velocity at scale. You will lead a high-impact FP&A team spanning ARR, revenue, P&L, and delivering insights to executive management, operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This role calls for someone who can own the numbers end-to-end, compose the narrative, and ensure the business operates with both speed and precision. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in ambiguity, lead through constant change, and maintain strong financial guardianship—ensuring the company is protected while enabling rapid growth.

Requirements

Deep FP&A expertise
Strong financial skills and attention to business dynamics
Excellent communication and storytelling
Ability to operate under pressure
Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments
Ownership mentality
Structured operator
Comfortable in ambiguity
Willing to challenge
Detail + strategic balance
12–15+ years FP&A experience
Leadership experience
SaaS/tech preferred
Executive partnership experience

Responsibilities

Own End-to-End Financial Planning, Reporting & Narrative - Lead all aspects of forecasting, planning, and performance reporting across ARR, revenue, expense, and headcount
Ensure tight integration between planning, reporting, and executive storytelling
Deliver executive-ready insights for senior leadership, Board, and investor-related materials
Continuously improve forecast accuracy, reporting quality, and operational transparency
Drive Business Performance with an Ownership Mentality - Deep sense of ownership of financial outcomes even without direct accountability
Develop a deep understanding of ARR, revenue, and expense drivers and levers
Identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps
Partner across Product, GTM, Sales Finance, and other Finance teams
Operate with Rigor in a Fast-Paced Environment - Lead a high-velocity planning and forecasting cadence
Build disciplined processes and accountability mechanisms
Navigate ambiguity while maintaining high-quality outputs
Balance speed and accuracy
Uphold Financial Guardianship - Ensure strong controls, consistency, and trust in financial outputs
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of drivers and risks
Elevate processes and policies
Act as a strong, independent voice
Lead and Scale a High-Performing Team - Lead team spanning topline (ARR/revenue), P&L (expense/headcount), and executive reporting
Foster high performance and strong partnership
Operate as a player-coach
Partner with Data Science and Finance Operations to drive scalable tools, insightful reporting, and automation