Data Scientist, FP&A Solutions

autodesk; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Data Scientist to join the FP&A Solutions team within Finance Transformation. You will automate financial analytics, develop forecasting models, and build scalable data solutions that support faster, data-driven decision making.

The role sits at the intersection of finance, data science, and analytics engineering, collaborating with FP&A, Finance, Data Engineering, and business teams to turn complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, FP&A analytics, or related field.
• Advanced Python and SQL with experience in pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, statsmodels or similar.
• Strong FP&A knowledge: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience building statistical or machine-learning models on large datasets.
• Ability to translate analyses into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to identify opportunities where analytics can improve planning and decision‑making.
• Develop Python-based models, forecasting solutions, simulations, and automation for financial and operational use cases.
• Build scalable datasets and workflows using Snowflake, SQL, and Python.
• Develop predictive models for revenue, expenses, headcount, bookings, and cash flow.
• Improve forecasting with statistical modeling, driver-based forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Automate FP&A processes including data prep, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Translate model outputs into concise insights for finance and leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

Forecasting

Data science

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

Snowflake

Snowpark for Python

dbt

Orchestration tools

Power BI/Tableau/Looker

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100824

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing FP&A Solutions team within the Finance Transformation organization. This role sits at the intersection of finance, data science, and analytics engineering. The Data Scientist will partner closely with FP&A, Finance, Data Engineering, and business teams to automate financial analysis, develop forecasting and predictive models, build scalable data solutions, and improve the quality and speed of financial decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with financial acumen and can translate complex data into clear recommendations for business and finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to identify opportunities where data science and advanced analytics can improve planning, forecasting, and decision-making
• Develop Python-based analytical models, forecasting solutions, simulations, and automation for financial and operational use cases
• Build and maintain scalable datasets and analytical workflows using Snowflake, SQL, and Python
• Develop predictive models for areas such as revenue, expenses, headcount, bookings, customer behavior, cash flow, and business performance
• Improve financial forecasting through statistical modeling, machine learning, driver-based forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Automate recurring FP&A processes, including data preparation, variance analysis, forecast updates, management reporting, and financial performance analysis
• Perform financial and operational variance analysis to identify key drivers, trends, anomalies, and emerging risks
• Design scenario and sensitivity models that help leadership understand potential financial outcomes and tradeoffs
• Integrate financial and operational data from multiple systems into trusted analytical datasets within Snowflake
• Develop reusable Python libraries, notebooks, pipelines, and analytical frameworks that improve productivity across Finance and Analytics teams
• Partner with Data Engineering teams to improve data quality, architecture, governance, and performance
• Translate complex analyses and model outputs into concise insights and recommendations for finance and business stakeholders
• Establish appropriate model validation, monitoring, documentation, and data-quality controls
• Promote adoption of data science, automation, and AI capabilities within the Finance organization

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, financial analytics, FP&A analytics, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Python, including experience with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, statsmodels, or similar analytical frameworks
• Advanced SQL skills and hands-on experience working with Snowflake
• Strong understanding of FP&A concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, and scenario planning
• Experience developing statistical, predictive, or machine-learning models against large financial or operational datasetsExperience building automated and reproducible analytical workflows
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data transformation, and analytical data structures
• Ability to evaluate data quality and identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and underlying business drivers
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and analytical findings to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work across Finance, Data, Technology, and business organizations
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly within or closely supporting a corporate FP&A organization
• Experience with financial forecasting, time-series analysis, driver-based planning, Monte Carlo simulation, or scenario modeling
• Experience developing production-quality analytical solutions using Snowflake and Python
• Familiarity with Snowpark for Python, dbt, orchestration tools, or modern data-engineering practices
• Experience with financial planning platforms such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, or similar systems
• Experience with visualization and BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Experience applying machine learning, generative AI, or intelligent automation to Finance use cases
• Familiarity with software development practices including Git, testing, CI/CD, code review, and version control
• Experience working in a large, global, or matrixed organization

About Autodesk

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