Autodesk
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SeniorFinancialAnalyst(Expenses&HeadcountConsolidation)
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“Senior Financial Analyst (Expenses & Headcount Consolidation) at Autodesk. Skills: Expense Management, Headcount Planning, Financial Consolidation, FP&A. Lead consolidation and analysis of operating expenses. Lead consolidation and analysis of headcount”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical; Financial modeling
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in finance, 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, experience in expense management, workforce/headcount planning, financial consolidation, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, financial modeling skills, Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
MBA, CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification, Experience with planning and ERP systems, Experience supporting large, matrixed organizations, Knowledge of financial reporting, Knowledge of accruals, Knowledge of budgeting processes, Familiarity with dashboarding tools, Familiarity with visualization tools, attention to detail, process improvement mindset
What You'll Do.
Lead consolidation and analysis of operating expenses
Lead consolidation and analysis of headcount
Manage monthly forecasting
Manage quarterly forecasting
Manage annual forecasting
Manage monthly budgeting
Manage quarterly budgeting
Manage annual budgeting
Manage workforce planning
Prepare management reporting packages
Prepare variance analysis
Prepare executive-level presentations
Analyse actuals vs. budget/forecast
Provide actionable insights on cost drivers
Provide actionable insights on workforce trends
Partner with HR and business leaders
Validate hiring plans
Validate attrition assumptions
Validate organizational changes
Validate position management
Support monthly close activities
Support quarterly close activities
Coordinate with accounting
Ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning data
Maintain financial models related to expense forecasting
Maintain financial models related to workforce planning
Maintain financial models related to organizational reporting
Improve financial models related to expense forecasting
Improve financial models related to workforce planning
Improve financial models related to organizational reporting
Ensure data accuracy across financial systems
Ensure data consistency across financial systems
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes
Support ad hoc financial analysis
Support scenario modeling
Support strategic initiatives
Assist in development of FP&A processes
Assist in development of FP&A KPIs
Assist in development of FP&A reporting standards
Assist in documentation of FP&A processes
Assist in documentation of FP&A KPIs
Assist in documentation of FP&A reporting standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business leaders; Partner with HR; Partner with Accounting; Partner with Finance teams; Cross-functional Collaboration
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98456 **Position Overview** We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join the FP&A team. This role will support organization-wide expense and headcount consolidation, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting processes. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business leaders, HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to deliver accurate financial insights, drive planning efficiencies, and support executive decision-making. **Responsibilities** * Lead consolidation and analysis of operating expenses and headcount across multiple divisions * Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes for expenses and workforce planning * Prepare management reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive-level presentations * Analyse actuals vs. budget/forecast and provide actionable insights on key cost drivers and workforce trends * Partner with HR and business leaders to validate hiring plans, attrition assumptions, organizational changes, and position management * Support monthly and quarterly close activities by coordinating with accounting and ensuring alignment between financial reporting and planning data * Maintain and improve financial models related to expense forecasting, workforce planning, and organizational reporting * Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial systems such as Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Workday, SAP, or similar platforms. * Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate manual processes using BI tools and advanced Excel capabilities * Support ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives for senior leadership * Assist in development and documentation of FP&A processes, KPIs, and reporting standards Key Competencies * Financial Planning & Analysis * Expense Management * Workforce/Headcount Planning * Financial Consolidation * Forecasting & Budgeting * Variance Analysis * Executive Reporting * Cro
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