Finance Business Partner, Corporate Divisions

Autodesk, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Manager, Finance Business Partner to support corporate divisions and partner with senior finance leaders to shape budgets, forecasts, and plans.

The role emphasizes translating financial results into clear insights and credible recommendations. You will lead forecasting, develop executive presentations, oversee headcount and spend forecasting, and drive process improvements while applying AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate analysis and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• 5-7+ years of experience in accounting/finance, including FP&A.
• Excellent technical skills in Excel, Power BI, and planning software.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Polished presenter and communicator; able to influence senior leaders.
• Curiosity and practical fluency with AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining judgment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forecasts and analyses and drive steps to meet financial targets with variance control.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, translating results into insights and recommendations.
• Prepare critical financial analyses and executive presentations explaining the context behind results.
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies and programs.
• Oversee analysts in headcount and variable spend forecasting, guiding analytical rigor and communication.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and dashboards across FP&A-G&A with a focus on excellence.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Power BI

Excel

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting

Master's in Financial Analysis

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job ID26WD101614Job Requisition ID #26WD101614Position OverviewAutodesk Finance is seeking a Manager, Finance Business Partner to support our Corporate Divisions. This role reports to the Senior Director of FP&A-G&A and partners directly with senior leaders in Finance to shape budgets, forecasts, and plans.The right candidate is highly analytical and strategic, with a strong command of forecasting, accounting, and strategic planning, and moves comfortably between high-level strategy and day-to-day financial detail. They present with clarity and confidence, and influence through insight and credibility, not just data. They bring a passion for excellence in execution and for continuously improving how we work.ResponsibilitiesDeliver forecasts and analyses, and take proactive steps to achieve financial targets and hold quarterly variance to no more than 1%Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, translating financial results into clear insights and recommendations that influence decisionsPrepare critical financial analyses and executive-level presentations that explain the context, the \"why\" behind our financial resultsEnsure compliance with financial and accounting policies and programsProvide oversight of the analysts who run the headcount and variable spend forecasting process supporting Finance, reviewing their work and guiding them on analytical rigor, accuracy, and communicationDrive process improvements, automation, reports, and dashboards across FP&A-G&A, with a focus on operational excellence and consistent, high-quality executionApply AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate analysis, reporting, and workflows, with sound judgment, validated outputs, and a clear point of view on where AI adds value and where it does notAggregate financial information from people and financial systems, then analyze and model data using Power BI and other toolsConsolidate Finance divisional reporting for monthly forecasts and quarter-end closeMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting (BFA), Master's in Financial Analysis (MFA) or equivalent preferred5-7+ years of experience in accounting/finance, including FP&AExperience guiding, reviewing, or mentoring the work of othersExcellent technical skills (Excel, Power BI, accounting and planning software)Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to turn complex data into a clear recommendationPolished presenter and communicator, comfortable with senior leaders, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levelsTrack record of driving continuous improvement, including process redesign and automationCuriosity and a growing, practical fluency with AI tools, used skillfully to improve the quality and efficiency of work, not to replace critical thinkingLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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 transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $95,000 and $139,700. 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.