Senior M&A Finance Manager

About the Team

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. We operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and execution, ensuring that every acquisition and divestiture drives tangible value for the organization.

About the Role

As a Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance, you will be a critical leader within this team, supporting the full M&A lifecycle from diligence and transaction planning through close, integration, and post-close value realization. This role exists to bridge the gap between strategic intent and financial reality, ensuring that complex transactions are executed with precision and that integration efforts deliver on their promises.

You will partner closely with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, and various business teams to assess transactions, support decision-making, and execute finance workstreams. Your day will involve leading finance diligence activities, analyzing historical and projected financial performance, and synthesizing complex data into clear, decision-ready materials for leadership. You will navigate ambiguity, drive alignment across a matrixed organization, and simplify cross-functional efforts to ensure Day 1 readiness and continuity of operations.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will engage in a structured interview process designed to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit. This typically includes an initial screening, followed by deeper dives into specific M&A scenarios, program management capabilities, and stakeholder management styles.

Equal Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Application Note

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Work location

Work model: On-site

1251, Folsom Street, West SoMa, Civic Center, South of Market, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States

San Francisco, California

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle from diligence to post-close integration
check_circleReview transaction materials to provide input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions
check_circleCoordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions to ensure Day 1 readiness
check_circleDevelop and execute finance integration plans including governance and milestone tracking
check_circlePartner with acquired company teams to transition processes, systems, and controls into the operating model
check_circleIdentify opportunities to improve and standardize M&A finance processes and tools
check_circleConduct financial diligence including analysis of historical performance, cash flow, and working capital
check_circleAnalyze and negotiate closing considerations such as purchase price adjustments and escrows

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
verified9+ years of relevant experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, or finance integration
verifiedMBA, CPA, or other advanced finance or accounting credentials preferred
verifiedExperience in the technology or SaaS industry preferred
verifiedExperience supporting software, cloud, or subscription-based business models preferred

Nice to Have

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.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Financial Modeling, Record-To-Report, Order-To-Cash, Procure-To-Pay, Fp&a, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, Cpa, Mba.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk

What does a Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk do?expand_more

In this Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk role, you will lead finance workstreams across the full m&a lifecycle from diligence to post-close integration; review transaction materials to provide input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions; coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions to ensure day 1 readiness; and develop and execute finance integration plans including governance and milestone tracking.

What are the requirements for this Senior M&A Finance Manager role?expand_more

Autodesk is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; 9+ years of relevant experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, or finance integration; MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance or accounting credentials preferred; Experience in the technology or SaaS industry preferred; and Experience supporting software, cloud, or subscription-based business models preferred.

Where is the Senior M&A Finance Manager role at Autodesk located?expand_more

Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk is based in 1251, Folsom Street, West SoMa, Civic Center, South of Market, San Francisco, California, 94103, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Autodesk has listed this Senior M&A Finance Manager role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Senior M&A Finance Manager role?expand_more

Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk typically requires 9+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk include Financial Modeling; Record-To-Report; Order-To-Cash; Procure-To-Pay; Fp&a; Treasury; Payroll; and Tax.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required; and MBA preferred.

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Senior M&A Finance Manager at Autodesk is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.