Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A-G&A

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, proven ability to analyze large data sets, and concisely communicate key business insights to senior stakeholders. This position will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and is focused on managing spend forecasts within Autodesk’s corporate functions and reporting and analyzing consolidated data supporting FP&A-G&A FBPs. You will also be responsible for monthly reporting around spend and assist in providing ad-hoc analyses to help support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partnership with Finance teams: You will partner with FBPs to support budget owners in analyzing areas for potential spend savings and recommending solutions for effectively managing their spend

• Utilize SAP and Anaplan (as well as Adaptive Insights in the near future)  to track, manage, and report all spend (OPEX and COGS) forecasts to ensure forecast versus actuals are accurate and stakeholders are aware of any risks or opportunities

• Work closely with FBPs and HR to track headcount including to-be-hired activity and provide ad-hoc financial analyses for fixed costs

• Own quarter-end activities including preparing and submitting cross-charges and accruals as well as being the primary liaison with Corporate Accounting

• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies and programs

• Lead special projects including building new models/templates, revamping existing processes, and ad-hoc analyses that arise as the business changes

• Will have high attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a self-starter mentality. In addition, strong professionalism and communication skills are crucial in order to proactively partner with key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting preferred

• Minimum 3+ years finance experience

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analyzing, and managing spend

• Strong aptitude and expertise with desktop applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database and presentation software

• Excellent skills in communicating, listening, planning, and organizing

• Problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Insights, and Anaplan is a plus

• Some travel may be required

The Ideal candidate

• You focus on the customer. You build strong customer relationships and gain insights into their needs. You identify opportunities that benefit our customers and build and deliver solutions to meet their expectations

• You value accountability. You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You act with a clear sense of ownership, taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results, including opportunities to give and receive feedback

• You have courage. You have the passionate self-belief and trust necessary to be bold and brave in your actions to take controlled risks and encourage others to challenge your ideas, and delivery strong results

• You work cooperatively. You are comfortable working with colleagues at all levels and from all over the world to achieve shared objectives. You partner with others—representing your own interests while being fair to others. You easily gain the trust and support of others and credit others for their accomplishments and contributions

• You get stuff done. You are a self-starter who steps up to handle new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. You take action—identifying and seizing opportunities without unnecessary planning

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