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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced finance leader to own Forecasting and Planning for Autodesk's Global Renewals business. This is a high-impact strategic Individual Contributor (IC) role that will serve as the forecasting lead for the Global Renewals Finance organization, partnering closely with the Global Renewals Finance Manager to shape forecasting strategy, influence executive decision-making, and modernize planning capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) finance experience, strong business acumen, and the technical expertise to transform forecasting through standardization, automation, and scalable planning solutions. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, Revenue Operations, Product, Data Engineering, and Engineering teams to deliver accurate, actionable, and efficient forecasting for one of Autodesk's most strategic businesses.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end forecasting and planning process for Autodesk's Global Renewals business
Lead forecasting for Annual Contract Value (ACV), Billings, Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Renewals, and other key SaaS business metrics
Develop, refine, and standardize forecasting methodologies, business assumptions, governance, and planning processes
Build executive-ready scenario models to evaluate business risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions
Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Finance Business Partners, Revenue Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to improve forecast accuracy and align business assumptions
Establish scalable forecasting frameworks that reduce reliance on manual offline models and improve consistency across global regions
Lead initiatives to simplify, standardize, automate, and modernize forecasting processes using enterprise planning tools and data-driven solutions
Transform spreadsheet-based forecasting into scalable, automated reporting and data pipelines capable of supporting rapidly changing business scenarios
Leverage enterprise planning and analytics platforms such as Anaplan, Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions to improve forecasting capabilities and operational efficiency
Partner with Engineering and Data teams to translate business forecasting requirements into scalable technical solutions
Present executive-level insights, business scenarios, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior Finance and business leaders
Influence cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Revenue Operations, Product, and Engineering without direct organizational authority
Champion continuous improvement by increasing forecast accuracy, reducing forecasting cycle time, improving process scalability, and delivering actionable business insights
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification preferred
10+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance Analytics, Strategic Planning, or Business Planning
Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) industry experience is required
Proven experience leading forecasting and planning for subscription or renewals businesses
Strong understanding of SaaS business metrics, including Annual Contract Value (ACV), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Billings, Renewals, Revenue, Churn, and related performance drivers
Hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive Planning, or equivalent solutions
Demonstrated experience partnering directly with Sales Leadership on forecasting, planning, and business performance
Strong technical skills in Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and modern analytics platforms
Proven experience building scalable forecasting models and automating manual finance processes through data pipelines, reporting frameworks, or enterprise planning solutions
Experience partnering with Data Engineering and Engineering teams to design and implement scalable forecasting capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive alignment, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct reporting authority
Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Global Renewals, Subscription Finance, or Go-to-Market Finance organizations
Experience implementing, optimizing, or administering enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan
Experience leading forecasting transformation, finance modernization, or process standardization initiatives
Experience leveraging automation, advanced analytics, or Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled capabilities to improve financial planning and forecasting
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) forecasting and planning who combines analytical excellence, business acumen, and technical expertise to influence executive decision-making and drive scalable business transformation
Recognized as a trusted finance expert with deep knowledge of forecasting, planning, and subscription business models
Demonstrates strong business acumen and applies financial insights to influence strategic decisions and long-term business outcomes
Leads the resolution of highly complex forecasting and planning challenges by integrating cross-functional perspectives and business priorities
Anticipates emerging business risks and opportunities and proactively develops scalable, data-driven solutions
Builds innovative forecasting methodologies, planning frameworks, and automation capabilities that improve business performance
Influences senior leaders across Finance, Sales, Revenue Operations, Product, and Engineering without direct organizational authority
Drives finance transformation initiatives by modernizing planning processes and improving operational efficiency
Partners effectively across technical and business teams to translate financial requirements into scalable solutions
Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and confidently to executive audiences
Leads high-visibility strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business impact
Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for simplifying complex processes through technology and analytics
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- MBA or CPA
- 10+ years experience in FP&A, Finance Analytics, Strategic Planning, or Business Planning
- Enterprise SaaS industry experience
- Proven experience leading forecasting and planning for subscription or renewals businesses
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics (ACV, ARR, Billings, Renewals, Revenue, Churn)
- Hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive Planning, or equivalent
- Experience partnering directly with Sales Leadership on forecasting and planning
- Technical skills in SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel
- Proven experience building scalable forecasting models and automating finance processes via data pipelines or enterprise planning solutions
- Experience partnering with Data Engineering and Engineering teams to implement scalable forecasting capabilities
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting Global Renewals, Subscription Finance, or Go-to-Market Finance organizations; experience implementing/optimizing Anaplan; experience with finance transformation and AI-enabled analytics
Autodesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Autodesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Autodesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is considered expansive, combining discretionary time off for salaried roles, company holidays/Autodays, and a periodic paid sabbatical. These options provide flexibility beyond standard accrual-based PTO.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards prominently include RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, alongside annual bonus or commission programs. These elements are available to eligible employees and can materially augment base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, IVF/co‑maternity, and fertility benefits, plus dedicated coaching and Cleo resources for parenting and caregiving. These services extend support before, during, and after leave.
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