Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance

Position 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.

Job Requisition ID #
26WD101580

Position 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 of M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, 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

About Autodesk
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Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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