Job Requisition ID #
25WD86696
Overview
Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to support Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes, act as a key finance partner, and contribute to financial transformation initiatives. This role will help facilitate company-wide spend planning, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating with various business units. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and communication skills, along with a demonstrated ability to optimize financial processes and work cross-functionally to enhance decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities
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Support company-wide spend planning and forecasting by consolidating data, conducting insightful financial modeling and analysis, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
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Perform forecast validation, identifying key variances, analyzing root causes, and reconciling forecasts with corporate targets, while also supporting ad-hoc requests and analysis as needed.
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Prepare in-depth financial summaries and reports to support leadership during the quarterly close process.
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Prepare financial presentations and assemble forecast decks, including spend-related slides, by collecting and structuring relevant data to support executive discussions.
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Serve as primary business owner of spend forecast & headcount models in Anaplan and oversee the spend forecasting processes, developing insights into risks and opportunities within the business and assessing implications to corporate-level finance goals and strategies.
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Own the merit forecasting process and assist with the fringe forecast by collaborating with HR compensation and benefit teams during budgeting and forecasting to maintain rates for annual incentive plans (AIP), vacation, and fringe benefits.
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Contribute to the digitization and optimization of financial planning processes by supporting the adoption of Anaplan and other cloud-based platforms.
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Drive efficiency improvements by continuously refining internal processes to achieve more scalable and accurate financial results.
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Maintain SharePoint documentation and develop training materials, including user guides and short videos, to support finance business partners (FBPs) in effectively utilizing Anaplan.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (CPA and/or MBA preferred).
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6+ years of related finance experience, preferably in FP&A or corporate finance roles.
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Strong financial modeling and problem-solving skills with experience in forecasting and spend analysis.
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
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Experience with financial planning tools such as Anaplan, SAP, Business Objects, and PowerBI is preferred.
The Ideal Candidate
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Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and building effective relationships in a remote work environment.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively with varying levels of management across multiple teams.
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High level of self-motivation, with the ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in an evolving business environment.
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,400 and $173,800. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment 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.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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