Senior Finance Business Partner - Autodesk Research and Generative AI Accelerator

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking a Corporate Finance Partner to work closely with senior leadership on financial strategies for AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in corporate finance or related fields, advanced financial modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial narratives. This high-visibility role requires strong collaboration with executives and a keen interest in emerging AI technologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate finance, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives.
• Understanding and interest in emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Vice President to achieve organizational goals.
• Build and maintain financial models and forecasts for AI initiatives.
• Provide data-backed narratives for executive audiences.

Skills

Corporate finance

Investment banking

Management consulting

Advanced financial modeling

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD93811

Position Overview

At Autodesk, we make software for those who design and make the world – from architects and engineers to product designers and media creators. We are entering an exciting new phase of growth, fueled by Platform investments and AI innovation. This role sits at the forefront of these next generation technologies, serving as the primary finance partner to the Senior Vice President of Autodesk Research and financially managing our central investment in Generative AI. You will help define the long-range plan for these investments and coordinate financial execution across the company. This is a high visibility role with exposure to senior leaders, and the opportunity to work across the entire Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Vice President of Autodesk Research to enable the successful achievement of the organization’s goals
• Build and maintain financial models and forecasts for emerging initiatives in AI
• Autodesk financial processes: Annual and Long-Range Planning, Forecast and Close
• Provide data backed narratives for executive audiences

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate finance, investment banking, or management consulting with a focus on strategy or technology
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross functional leaders, including senior executives
• Understanding and interest in emerging AI technologies
• Advanced financial modeling skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a knack for distilling complexity into executive ready insights
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus

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!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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