Finance Lead, Firefly Foundry

Adobe

Finance Lead, Firefly Foundry

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB LEVEL
    P50
    EMPLOYEE ROLE
    Individual Contributor

    Finance Lead, Firefly Foundry (AI & Enterprise GTM)

    Our Company

    Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

    Our goal is to recruit the very best, and we are committed to crafting outstanding employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas may come from all levels within the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

    Key Responsibilities

    The opportunity

    "GenAI as a multi-trillion-dollar productivity unlock. "- McKinsey / BCG

    Adobe is the market leader in software products and services that empower creativity, digital documents, and marketing innovation.Generative AI has fundamentally changed the way our customers need to operate, and as a result, how they consider and use Adobe products. Adobe is a leader in this monumental shift with AI front and center in all our products. To keep pace with this quickly changing environment, our products are continually updated and improved including the introduction of Adobe Foundry Services. Firefly Foundry is entering its next phase of growth, transitioning from early customer adoption to scaled enterprise deployment, making this an ideal moment to influence long-term strategy, operating cadence, and success metrics.

    The Finance Lead for Firefly Foundry will play a pivotal role in advancing Adobe’s enterprise go-to-market strategy. We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking finance leader. They should have a strong interest in technology-based transformation. They must have a proven track record supporting GTM and financial strategy in emerging enterprise businesses.

    This role goes beyond traditional FP&A. It involves crafting the financial architecture of Adobe's next-generation AI business. This includes defining, pricing, and scaling value. The ideal candidate excels in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where financial frameworks evolve alongside product and go-to-market development.

    As a key partner to senior executives, you will translate early signals into actionable insights that guide investment decisions, pricing strategy, and growth priorities. You will bring strong financial competence and collaborative leadership to a business with significant opportunities across GTM, monetization, and operational scale. This role is well-suited for someone motivated by complex financial challenges, process optimization, and influencing high-impact decisions.

    Why This Role

    This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, AI, and creative technology at a time when the category is being redefined. You will help shape one of Adobe’s most strategic growth engines, partnering with product, engineering, and GTM leaders to develop the financial playbook for enterprise AI.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Partner with Foundry business and cross-functional teams to drive multi-year, annual, and quarterly topline planning, delivering insights from weekly indicators to long-term scalable models.
    • Lead ongoing expense tracking , investment analysis, and case development, partnering closely with Finance to review and manage spend.
    • Partner with product, GTM, and engineering to build and evolve AI-native financial models, including usage-based monetization, cost-to-serve economics, and margin optimization.
    • Lead business modeling on the financial impact of critical initiatives, including GenAI & Foundry adoption and usage. Maintain a clear view of strategic priorities and execution timelines.
    • Provide deep analysis of topline performance and core business health metrics , delivering insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.

    What you need to succeed

    • 7+ years of experience in FP&A or related analytical roles. Previous experience supporting topline for subscription/SaaS products preferred.
    • Excellent analytical foundation with deep financial modeling experience and attention to detail.
    • Strong communication ability to tell clear, compelling stories with numbers and slides.
    • Collaborative teamwork skills - you enjoy working with partners with differing perspectives and driving the group towards alignment.
    • Self-starter who takes initiative, connects across teams and processes, and develops new ways of approaching challenges.
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with PowerBI and Tableau is helpful.

    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 positionis $128,700 -- $243,850 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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.

    State-Specific Notices:

    California :

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    Colorado:

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    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:

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    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.

    Internal Opportunities

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    At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

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