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Senior Financial Analyst
Autodesk
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Position Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst with experience preferably at a SaaS-based company. In this role, you’ll report to the Sr. Manager of WW Sales Forecasting Process, and partner across World Wide Sales Finance and FP&A to effectively forecast key top-line metrics, including billings, ACV, subscriptions, revenue and ARR. You will also take an active role in improving the forecasting process.
Responsibilities
• Spearhead WWFO Sales forecast; work closely with broader sales finance team to consolidate and review field forecast submissions, provide timely and accurate updates to senior leadership and Corporate FP&A, and articulate business insights
• Owner of key deliverables forecasting timeline for WW Sales finance
• Lead End of Quarter sales forecast to consolidate, review, provide bridge analysis and provide accurate landing profile and articulate insights to senior executives
• Support quarter end deliverables including reporting and analysis of key financial metrics and KPIs and provide ad hoc support to cross functional teams on forecast/other financial data
• Recommend improvements to achieve and deliver improved results
• Lead top line forecast modeling and analytics, including develop, architect and enhance end to end process framework and models, and provide regular analysis of sales business trending, monitor and articulate risk and upside
• Change agent to drive value-add, innovation and continuous improvement in WWFO FP&A process, metrics and platform, and leverage best practice
• Liaise with Planning, Field Analysis and Revenue Accounting to ensure timely delivery of reports
• Provide ad hoc analysis to enable insightful color of business performances and support decision making
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor in Accounting, Economics, or Finance; MBA, CPA or CFA preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Technically sound, systems savvy with advanced skills in Excel modeling, PowerPoint; Proficient with BI software (e.g. Qlikview, Anaplan, Tableau, Business Objects) a plus
• Track record in managing large datasets and the ability to tackle complex issues using financial models and quantitative analysis; Ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Attention to detail and accuracy; Capable of managing multiple tasks while adhering to firm deadlines; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Top 5 Signs That You’re a Strong Candidate
• You’re a strong critical thinker with solid business acumen. You understand the company’s, processes and the complex problems the business faces, the intricacies of the players involved
• You can navigate through the company’s network of people and systems to get the information you need to do your job effectively and efficiently
• You manage change like a Pro. You develop innovative scalable approaches and inspire people to adopt them
• You’re an outstanding communicator. You don’t get lost in the detail; you are able to tell the story behind the data with relevant and insightful conclusions in a clear, concise manner
• You know how to prioritize and proactively manage expectations
• You work well with others. You practice radical collaboration and approach challenges with a growth mindset. You always remain focused on identifying and solving the business problems at hand while bringing people along
The Ideal Candidate
• You approach challenges/feedback with a growth mindset
• You apply radical collaboration
• Effective at managing change and influencing without authority
• Effective at prioritizing and adjusting expectations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Process & system oriented
• Execution minded
• Understands the value of innovation through technology
• Driven
• Adaptable
About Autodesk
With Autodesk software, you have the power to Make Anything. The future of making is here, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. It's disrupting every industry: architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and media and entertainment. With the right knowledge and tools, this disruption is your opportunity. Our software is used by everyone - from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital scientists, students and hobbyists. We constantly explore new ways to integrate all dimensions of diversity across our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Our ultimate goal is to expand opportunities for anyone to imagine, design, and make a better world.