Finance Business Partner

Autodesk; California (MO); Remote; USD 107,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a finance business partner, where you'll collaborate with sales teams to drive growth and achieve financial goals. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate insights effectively. You'll manage forecasts, present business reviews, and improve financial processes while ensuring integrity and objectivity. With a competitive salary and a culture that values authenticity and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the construction industry through technology.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Time Away

Wellness Programs

Stock Grants

Annual Cash Bonuses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience in high tech sales organizations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are critical.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales leaders to drive topline growth and financial goals.
• Manage weekly ACV and billings forecast.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and planning.

Skills

Financial Planning

Accounting

Strategic Planning

Risk Assessment

Business Development

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Anaplan

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented technology disruption. Autodesk Construction Solutions (ACS) delivers a comprehensive, integrated solution that connects the office, trailer, and field to improve how construction projects are planned, completed, and delivered. Our best-of-breed solutions through the entire building lifecycle position us as market leaders in changing the way our customers work.

We are looking for a trusted finance business partner to join our Sales Finance team. You will report directly to the Finance Director of ACS Sales Finance and is the primary business partner to the Senior Director of ACS AMER Named Sales. You will work remotely and preferably be based on the West Coast or Pacific Time Zone. You will demonstrate independence and integrity in decision-making and business judgment. A strong knowledge of information systems, financial planning, accounting, strategic planning, risk assessment, and business development is required. You are the right candidate for the role if you demonstrate strong collaboration skills, financial aptitude, excellent business intuition, and the capability to work at multiple levels, including high-level strategy and day-to-day financial details.

This finance business partner will have frequent interactions and collaborate with the local sales teams, cross-functional deal teams, and finance teams and enable optimal and informed business decisions through strong, effective analysis and key business insights.

Responsibilities

Partnering with ACS Americas Named Sales leaders to drive topline growth and achieve financial goals on Annual Contract Value (ACV), value-based renewal rates, net revenue retention rates, billings, and revenue

Managing and maintaining the weekly ACV and billings forecast

Presenting quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and quarterly business planning (QBPs). Evaluate the financial performance of the sales team, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate actionable insights and recommendations to the sales leaders

Leading the development of the global ACS-named target-setting model during the annual business planning cycle

Serving as the lead for ACS Named reporting globally, providing analysis to all ACS Named teams

Tracking Cloud migration to EBA and analyzing its impact on sales forecasting

Becoming an SME on ACS EBA business, understanding expansion potentials of all named accounts, and providing deal structure guidance and review support with close partnership with Deal Operations

Acting as a liaison in Sales Finance community for Americas Named Account deals involving ACS products

Establishing relationships with other groups such as Sales Ops, Renewals, Legal, Commissions, Revenue Accounting, Tax, etc. to support the Sales Teams

Assisting in process improvement on pipeline management through salesforce.com

Driving continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and tools, leveraging best practices and automation

Acting as fiduciary in the best interest of the company, free of conflicts of interest and with objectivity, integrity, and truthfulness

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree (finance, business or accounting)

8+ years of progressively responsible business & finance experience

5+ years' experience providing financial, operational, and administrative support to high tech sales organizations

Articulate and concise with strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Influencing skills at various levels (staff, peers, superiors) are very important

Ability to stay abreast of important details as well as distill knowledge into an easily communicable message is critical

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines

Strong team player

Ability to work on cross-functional teams across the globe

CPA or MBA is desired but not required

Anaplan, Salesforce and Power BI experience a plus

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About Autodesk

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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,400 and $173,800. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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