Senior Investor Relations Manager

Autodesk; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Investor Relations Manager to lead engagement with the investment community and drive IR strategy within the Finance team.

The role requires self-starter leadership, strong financial modeling skills, and fluency in communicating complex financials to analysts and investors. You will collaborate across departments to project earnings, prepare SEC filings, and support M&A activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in investor relations or related finance roles.
• Direct experience on sell-side, buyside, investment banking, private equity, consulting, accounting or finance is preferred.
• Technology experience is required; Software experience is preferred.
• Ability to develop financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Understand valuation and modeling techniques used by investors and analysts.
• Demonstrated understanding of Reg FD and other SEC disclosure rules and regulations.
• Advanced analytical and communications skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the company's investor relations function including investor/analyst engagement and IR strategy development.
• Help with all communications with the investment community regarding Autodesk’s business model, operating results, strategies and developments.
• Assist all aspects of investor marketing.
• Participate in the quarterly earnings process including assisting in preparation of quarterly financial press releases, conference call scripts, Q&A documents, and SEC filings.
• Build and maintain financial models based on the company’s public disclosures.
• Engage with investors and analysts in modeling and compare internal forecasts with analyst models.
• Provide senior management with feedback and recommendations related to discussions with the investment community, and market events.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure a consistent corporate image presented to analysts, investors, media and external parties.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and with the investing community.
• Work closely with senior staff on internal and external financial planning, forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investor relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethics

Reg FD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

Job ID26WD101901Job Requisition ID #26WD101901The Senior Investor Relations Manager will serve as a primary contact for the investment community and also be responsible for executing the internal IR function. The person will be an integral part of the Investor Relations and overall Finance team and will work closely with all members of leadership. This role requires a self-starter and proven leader with demonstrated experience in financial modeling for a public technology company. The role will also allow the person to learn about all the key aspects of Autodesk’s operations and offer opportunities to advance their career in multiple directions within the company.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the company's investor relations function including investor/analyst engagement and IR strategy developmentHelp with all communications with the investment community regarding the company's business model, operating results, business strategies and special developmentsAssist all aspects of investor marketingParticipate in the quarterly earnings process including assisting in preparation of quarterly financial press releases, conference call scripts, Q&A documents, and other associated materials; assist in drafting annual and quarterly SEC filingsBuild and maintain financial model based on the company’s public disclosuresAssist investors and analysts in modeling the companyCompare internal forecasts with analyst models; track analyst estimate changes and ensure accuracyEngage in the review and summary of analyst reports, competitive financial analysis and aggregate information from various financial data sourcesCompile disclosures and data for use by senior management in meetings and discussions with investors, analysts and shareholdersProvide senior management with feedback and recommendations related to discussions with the investment community, as well as commentary regarding events within the market and industryCollaborate across departments to ensure a consistent corporate image is presented to analysts, institutional investors, individual shareholders, media and all external partiesCultivate and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and with the investing communityWork closely with senior staff on internal and external financial planning, forecasting and reportingSupport M&A activities across the finance function as neededMinimum Qualifications8+ years of relevant experience, with a background in business that provides solid fundamental training for a role in Investor RelationsDirect experience on the sell-side, buyside, investment banking, private equity, consulting, accounting or finance is preferredTechnology experience is required; Software experience is preferredAbility to develop financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)Understand valuation and modeling techniques used by investors and analystsDemonstrated understanding of Reg FD and other SEC disclosure rules and regulationsAdvanced analytical skills with the ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysisAdvanced communications skills (written and oral) and relationship skillsUnquestioned ethics, a sense of urgency and the ability to simultaneously execute on both tactical and strategic projects with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline driven environmentA strong passion for Autodesk’s missionBachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics; MBA preferredLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $136,000 and $243,210. 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.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.