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Position Overview
We are looking for a finance leader to help drive and execute on our journey to become a best-in-class corporate FP&A organization. This highly visible position will be responsible for a variety of analytical, strategic and process-oriented core FP&A functions.
The Director is responsible for company-wide spend planning and forecasting, providing exemplary business unit support and driving digital transformation. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, this position will manage a team of approximately five finance professionals and supports a flexible approach to the work environment. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, will have high emotional intelligence and be able to work effectively with professionals across the entire organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead Autodesk's spend planning and forecasting processes, driving clarity and transparency across various stakeholder groups; direct responsibility over the company's centralized-expense budget which approximates $200M annually
- Lead the annual spend target setting process, collaborating with business unit finance teams and presenting outcomes and recommendations to senior executives, serve as business owner of spend forecasting models to help them see the bigger-picture implications of their actions and strategies
- Lead Corporate FP&A's periodic reporting and analysis process over spend, presenting results and insights regarding risks and opportunities, as well as informed narratives which explain 'why' and assessing implications to corporate-level finance goals and strategies
- Partner with the broader FP&A team to develop long-range financial statement projections for spend, optimization strategies and ROI analysis, with a focus on storytelling and articulating risks/opportunities to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Partner with Investor Relations in supporting the quarterly Earnings cycle, including preparing insightful analyses and review of Earnings materials
- Drive the digitization and optimization of spend planning and forecasting processes (the "Future of Finance") by shaping our vision, defining strategies and delivering process improvements in partnership with the broader FP&A team. Help us realize the promise of connected financial planning by furthering the adoption of next generation cloud platforms
- Partner closely with compensation and benefits leadership on the development of executive and broad-based incentive programs, discussing outcomes and analysis with the executive team
- Manage a team of finance professionals including resource management, hiring, mentorship, promoting professional development and maximizing opportunities for growth
- 12+ years of related finance experience, preferably in a global SaaS environment
- Strong business and financial acumen - the ability to understand corporate and financial strategy and connect to broader company-wide goals
- An innovative mindset with a passion for adopting leading edge processes and technologies
- Experience building, leading, and managing teams of finance professionals
- Proven finance business partnership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of leadership
- Experience with connected planning platforms such as Anaplan
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 $166,800 and $269,830. 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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