Senior Finance Analyst, Worldwide Named Accounts

PowerToFly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to lead the forecasting process. This role requires collaboration with finance and sales teams to enhance financial reporting and develop forecasting models. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in finance, strong financial modeling skills, and a background in financial software. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, made for an inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Work-Life Balance

Paid volunteer time off

6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Employee Resource Groups

A week of rest at year's end

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in Finance or Consultancy.
• Strong experience in building complex financial models.
• Desire to learn advanced financial software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Named forecast consolidation process.
• Develop and manage forecasting models for Billings/ACV.
• Analyze historical financial data for predictions.
• Oversee end-of-quarter forecast reporting.
• Enhance FCST-related reporting for executive insights.
• Prepare critical financial analyses for stakeholders.
• Build partnerships across financial teams for support.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Finance/Accounting or STEM

MBA

CFA

CPA

Tools

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Analyst to lead the Named Accounts forecast process. This role collaborates with the sales and finance teams to produce field submissions and provide valuable FCST insights to Finance and Sales leadership. Role responsibilities include developing and managing topline forecast metrics and models for forecast & long-range planning initiatives and producing insightful forecasting reports. The Finance Manager will be expected to foster cross-functional relationships to ensure comprehensive forecast support.

Location: Canada based role

Responsibilities

• Lead the Named forecast consolidation process; work closely with broader Sales Finance teams to consolidate and review field forecast submissions, and articulate business insights to Finance and Sales leadership teams
• Develop and manage forecasting models for both Billings/ACV and revenue that provide accurate and actionable insights for senior management
• Analyze historical financial data and market trends to deliver robust topline predictions
• Oversee the end-of-quarter forecast modeling, reporting, and alignment with HQ finance and Revenue Accounting
• Enhance FCST-related reporting to provide executive insights and ensure both a highly accurate FCST & highly efficient FCST process
• Prepare and present critical financial analyses and executive-level presentations to help stakeholders understand the context or 'why' behind our financial results
• Build strong partnerships across Financial Analysis team, Accounting teams, Treasury, FP&A, Investor Relations, Sales Finance Directors, and Finance Business Partners to provide comprehensive forecast support across top line metrics

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor in Finance/Accounting or STEM preferred; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
• 5+ years of related experience
• Prior experience in Finance, Investment Banking or Consulting
• Advanced skills and experience building complex financial models
• Strong aptitude for, experience with, or desire to learn financial software (e.g. Anaplan, Power BI etc.)

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $69,000 and $101,200. 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.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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 – 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!

What Autodesk Has to Offer

Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• Work - Life Balance
• Paid volunteer time off
• 6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Employee Resource Groups
• A "week of rest" at year's end