Senior Financial Analyst - Marketing Spend

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Autodesk, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the WWM Spend Portfolio Management team under the COO. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with Spend Analysts and budget owners to identify potential spend savings opportunities and provide recommendations for effective spend management. By analyzing monthly spend reports and offering ad-hoc analyses, you will play a crucial role in supporting business decisions. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in driving improvements and implementing new standards and processes within the WWM Spend Finance team. Your key responsibilities will include driving quarterly and monthly forecasting cycles for specific business units within the WWM Organization, leading quarter-end activities such as preparing accruals and reporting landing positions, and supporting Headcount & contractor forecasting. You will also collaborate with team members on various projects focused on efficiencies, provide business opportunities insights, and contribute to process standardization and centralization efforts. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, with an MBA, CA/CPA being preferred but not mandatory. You should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in forecasting and financial modeling, along with exposure to tools like SAP/SAP4 HANA, Workday, Anaplan, and Power BI. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust with stakeholders are essential. Additionally, proficiency in Excel, advanced knowledge of financial modeling software and automation tools, and experience with SAP, BPC, and Business Objects are advantageous. At Autodesk, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and equity, where every individual can thrive. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and contributing to building a better future, we invite you to join us on our journey of innovation and transformation. Shape the world and your future with Autodesk!,