Senior Financial Analyst- Spend process

Autodesk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a finance professional with strong analytical skills to manage spend forecasts for the FP&A-AEC FBPs. You will report to the Finance Director and support monthly spend reporting and ad-hoc analyses to enable data-driven decisions.

The role requires hands-on experience with budgeting and forecasting, collaboration with finance teams and HR, and a detail-oriented, proactive mindset to drive process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years finance experience.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysing, and managing spend.
• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Insights, and Anaplan is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FBPs to analyse spend for savings opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Utilize SAP and Adaptive Insights to track, manage, and report OPEX and COGS forecasts.
• Collaborate with HR to track headcount and to-be-hired activity for fixed costs.
• Own quarter-end activities including cross-charges and accrual submissions; liaison with Corporate Accounting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and lead ad-hoc analyses and model improvements.
• Lead special projects to build new models and revamp processes.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Spend analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, proven ability to analyse large data sets, and concisely communicate key business insights to senior stakeholders. This position will report directly to the Finance Director and is focused on managing spend forecasts within Autodesk's Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions org and reporting and analysing data supporting FP&A-AEC FBPs. You will also be responsible for monthly reporting around spend and assist in providing ad-hoc analyses to help support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership with Finance teams: You will partner with FBPs to support budget owners in analysing areas for potential spend savings and recommending solutions for effectively managing them spend
• Utilize SAP and Adaptive Insights to track, manage, and report all spend (OPEX and COGS) forecasts to ensure forecast versus actuals are accurate and stakeholders are aware of any risks or opportunities
• Work closely with FBPs and HR to track headcount including to-be-hired activity and provide ad-hoc financial analyses for fixed costs
• Own quarter-end activities including preparing and submitting cross-charges and accruals as well as being the primary liaison with Corporate Accounting
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies and programs
• Lead special projects including building new models/templates, revamping existing processes, and ad-hoc analyses that arise as the business changes
• Successful candidates will have high attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a self-starter mentality. In addition, strong professionalism and communication skills are crucial in order to proactively partner with key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Minimum 5+ years finance experience
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysing, and managing spend
• Strong aptitude and expertise with desktop applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database and presentation software
• Excellent skills in communicating, listening, planning, and organizing
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Insights, and Anaplan is a plus