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
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- 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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