Senior M&A Finance Manager
Job Requisition ID #
26WD98730Position Overview
Autodesk’s M&A Finance team is a highly visible and impactful group that plays a key role in shaping the company’s inorganic growth and strategic evolution. Reporting to the Director, M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance will be a critical leader within the M&A Finance team, supporting the full M&A lifecycle from diligence and transaction planning through close, integration, and post-close value realization.
This role will partner closely with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, business teams, and more Finance and cross-functional teams to assess transactions, support decision-making, and execute finance workstreams across acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will bring strong financial acumen, sound business judgment, strategic perspective, superior business partnering, AI and process excellence mindset, and the ability to lead and simplify cross-functional efforts in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Director, M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance will lead and support finance activities across the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence through sign, close, and integration. This role partners across FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, business teams, and more to deliver transaction support, finance readiness, and integration execution for Autodesk’s strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle, including diligence, deal planning, close readiness, Day 1 execution, and post-close integration
Partner with finance sub-functions and cross-functional M&A stakeholders to assess risks and opportunities, support transaction recommendations, and drive execution planning
Lead finance diligence activities, including analysis of historical and projected financial performance, operating metrics, cash flow, working capital, and key transaction assumptions
Review transaction materials and agreements to provide finance input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions
Synthesize diligence findings, financial risks, and integration considerations into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership
Analyze and negotiate key transaction and closing considerations, including minimum cash requirements, net working capital, funds flow, purchase price adjustments, escrows, holdbacks, and related closing mechanics
Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, etc. to support Day 1 readiness and continuity of operations
Develop and execute finance integration plans, including governance, milestone tracking, executive updates, risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes
Partner with acquired company finance teams and Autodesk stakeholders to transition processes, systems, controls, vendors, bank accounts, and reporting into Autodesk’s operating model
Support closing and post-close execution activities, including review of seller deliverables, finance approvals, onboarding and transition planning, and transaction-related settlements in partnership with cross-functional teams
Track integration progress, critical dependencies, and blockers against transaction objectives, escalating issues and driving timely resolution as needed
Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale M&A finance processes, tools, templates, and governance, while building strong relationships and influencing effectively across a matrixed organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
9+ years of relevant experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, and/or finance integration
Demonstrated experience supporting transactions through financial diligence, modeling, close, and post-close integration
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations
Experience leading across cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines simultaneously
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, and Tax
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
Proven ability to drive alignment, manage ambiguity, drive accountability, and deliver results in a matrixed organization
Strong program and project management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution
High degree of business judgment, attention to detail, and ownership
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance or accounting credentials
Experience in the technology or SaaS industry
Experience supporting software, cloud, or subscription-based business models
Familiarity with valuation concepts and transaction metrics, including synergy analysis, cash flow assessment, and key deal performance indicators
Experience supporting finance integration in acquisitions, divestitures, or complex business transformations
Experience with enterprise finance systems and reporting tools
Continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing finance processes, governance, and operating models
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