Senior Finance Analyst, Worldwide Named Accounts
Autodesk
Job Summary
Autodesk is seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Analyst to lead the Named Accounts forecast process. This role involves collaborating with sales and finance teams to produce field submissions, provide valuable forecast insights to leadership, and develop/manage topline forecast metrics and models for forecast and long-range planning initiatives. The analyst will also produce insightful forecasting reports and foster cross-functional relationships to ensure comprehensive forecast support.
Must Have
- Lead the Named forecast consolidation process
- Work closely with broader Sales Finance teams to consolidate and review field forecast submissions
- Articulate business insights to Finance and Sales leadership teams
- Develop and manage forecasting models for both Billings/ACV and revenue
- Analyze historical financial data and market trends to deliver robust topline predictions
- Oversee the end-of-quarter forecast modeling, reporting, and alignment with HQ finance and Revenue Accounting
- Enhance FCST-related reporting to provide executive insights and ensure a highly accurate and efficient FCST process
- Prepare and present critical financial analyses and executive-level presentations
- Build strong partnerships across Financial Analysis team, Accounting teams, Treasury, FP&A, Investor Relations, Sales Finance Directors, and Finance Business Partners
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or STEM
- 5+ years of related experience
- Prior experience in Finance, Investment Banking or Consulting
- Advanced skills and experience building complex financial models
- Strong aptitude for, experience with, or desire to learn financial software (e.g., Anaplan, Power BI)
Good to Have
- MBA, CFA, or CPA
Perks & Benefits
- Annual cash bonuses
- Commissions (for sales roles)
- Stock grants
- Comprehensive benefits package
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Analyst to lead the Named Accounts forecast process. This role collaborates with the sales and finance teams to produce field submissions and provide valuable FCST insights to Finance and Sales leadership. Role responsibilities include developing and managing topline forecast metrics and models for forecast & long-range planning initiatives and producing insightful forecasting reports. The Finance Manager will be expected to foster cross-functional relationships to ensure comprehensive forecast support.
Location: Canada based role
Responsibilities
- Lead the Named forecast consolidation process; work closely with broader Sales Finance teams to consolidate and review field forecast submissions, and articulate business insights to Finance and Sales leadership teams
- Develop and manage forecasting models for both Billings/ACV and revenue that provide accurate and actionable insights for senior management
- Analyze historical financial data and market trends to deliver robust topline predictions
- Oversee the end-of-quarter forecast modeling, reporting, and alignment with HQ finance and Revenue Accounting
- Enhance FCST-related reporting to provide executive insights and ensure both a highly accurate FCST & highly efficient FCST process
- Prepare and present critical financial analyses and executive-level presentations to help stakeholders understand the context or 'why' behind our financial results
- Build strong partnerships across Financial Analysis team, Accounting teams, Treasury, FP&A, Investor Relations, Sales Finance Directors, and Finance Business Partners to provide comprehensive forecast support across top line metrics
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor in Finance/Accounting or STEM preferred; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
- 5+ years of related experience
- Prior experience in Finance, Investment Banking or Consulting
- Advanced skills and experience building complex financial models
- Strong aptitude for, experience with, or desire to learn financial software (e.g. Anaplan, Power BI etc.)
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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 – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $69,000 and $101,200. 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.
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