Autodesk
Design and make software for architecture, engineering, construction, and entertainment industries.
Senior Financial Analyst - Cloud FinOps
Manage cloud spend forecasts, cost analysis, and financial reporting for IT.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Own monthly consolidated forecasting, variance analysis, and cost reporting for cloud, data center, network, PC/hardware, and IT support cost pools. • Provide Cloud FinOps support by analyzing cloud billing, building driver‑based forecasting models, and managing forecast submissions and reconciliations. • Track SaaS and enterprise AI consumption and costs, recommending licensing, governance, and optimization strategies. • Manage hardware lifecycle economics and support operating spend analysis for infrastructure investments. • Partner with engineering, IT operations, procurement, vendor managers, and business unit owners to align budgets, explain variances, and drive actionable decisions. • Lead chargeback/cost allocation, GL reconciliations, month‑end accounting support, accruals, and basic capital accounting. • Maintain and improve financial processes and automation using Excel, Adaptive Planning, and enterprise AI tools; develop robust models and dashboards. • Serve as finance lead on vendor and contract reviews, validating invoices, identifying billing issues, and quantifying supplier savings opportunities. • Drive ad‑hoc analyses and cross‑functional cost‑optimization initiatives across cloud, SaaS, hardware, and AI, communicating findings to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸forecasting
- ▸finops
- ▸saas tracking
- ▸hardware economics
- ▸automation
- ▸cost optimization
What You Bring
Autodesk is seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated finance professional with strong analytical skills to manage spend forecasts for corporate functions and support FP&A‑G&A FBPs. The role reports directly to the Senior Finance Analyst and focuses on monthly reporting, consolidated data analysis, and providing ad‑hoc insights to senior stakeholders. • Minimum qualifications: BA in Finance/Economics (advanced degree or CPA preferred), 5+ years in finance supporting technology/IT, strong accounting knowledge, Cloud FinOps experience, advanced Excel and Adaptive Planning skills, plus experience with Power BI/Tableau or SQL. • Preferred qualifications: customer focus, accountability, courage to challenge assumptions, collaborative mindset, and results orientation with a track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements.
Requirements
- ▸cpa
- ▸cloud finops
- ▸advanced excel
- ▸adaptive planning
- ▸power bi
- ▸sql
Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive base salary, potential bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package, with offers tailored to experience and location. Autodesk emphasizes diversity and belonging, fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time