Director, Finance Transformation

Job Requisition ID #

25WD91816

Position Overview

The Director of Finance Transformation, Bangalore will lead the modernization of Autodesk's team of Finance process and systems through subject and process matter experts, business system analysts, and finance lead testers. This role will drive transformation across Autodesk Finance through cross-functional collaboration, overseeing a team responsible for delivering enhancements related to various finance processes and systems, and leveraging AI-driven models and other automation tools such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), APA (Analytic Process Automation), ML (Machine Learning) that support business automation. The Director will ensure scalable, efficient, and high-impact planning capabilities aligned with Autodesk's strategic objectives, including implementing industry standard drivers to optimize and automate finance processes.

The next Director will bring a deep understanding of finance and strong knowledge of financial processes, with a proven ability to influence and advise on optimization and automation opportunities. They will excel at translating business needs into solutions for functional and technical teams and will have broad exposure to finance solutions used across the technology sector. This role reports to Vice President of Finance Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of finance subject matter experts, analysts, and automation enablers
• Coach and guide the team to strengthen both financial acumen and finance tool capabilities
• Apply software development and lifecycle management to best practices to automating finance processes
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, process led systems enhancements
• Hire and develop key talent familiar with working colleagues in the US to maintain positive outcomes that follow-the-sun model
• Recruit finance professionals with expertise in digital tools, process optimization, and change management
• Design onboarding programs that integrate new hires into transformation projects quickly and effectively
• Promote continuous learning through training, certifications, and mentorship programs
• Collaborate with Finance teams, including CAO, COO Finance (Sales Finance) and Corporate and Product FP&A teams, to implement best-in-class accounting, tax, treasury and F&A solutions
• Serve as the primary leader for Finance Transformation Group in Bangalore, ensuring clear and consistent communication of initiatives, progress, and outcomes

• 8+ years of professional experience in finance related leadership roles
• Strong leadership in mentoring, coaching, and collaboration
• A trusted leader experienced in building teams in Bangalore
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in complex, iterative environments
• Deep understanding of finance processes and systems
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize abstract concepts into actionable solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for both technical and business audiences
• Comfort navigating a landscape of stakeholders with competing or shifting priorities
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Management Information Systems, Business Operations, or a related field (master's degree preferred); equivalent experience considered
• Experience working in Agile, Lean, or similar development methodologies
• Proven ability to manage operational responsibilities such as vendor contracts, performance management, and cross-functional coordination

• Prior leadership of planning and forecasting-focused teams, including familiarity with application certifications and community best practices
• Technical experience with enterprise systems and data integration, including design and implementation of scalable solutions
• Background in consulting, stakeholder management, and transformation leadership
• Knowledge of the software subscription business model and planning requirements in a technology company context
• Track record of successfully delivering high-impact, high-visibility initiatives within defined timelines
• Experience managing technical debt and maintaining sustainable, agile model development environments
• Familiarity with Lean product development principles, including flow optimization, simplification, and context management