Director of Finance Transformation, Financial Planning

Job Requisition ID #

25WD88199

Position Overview

The Director of Finance Transformation, Financial Planning will lead the modernization of Autodesk's forecasting and planning processes and technology. This role will drive transformation across Autodesk Finance through cross-functional collaboration, overseeing a team responsible for delivering enhancements related to EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) tools, and leveraging AI-driven models that support financial analysis, forecasting, and planning. The Director will ensure scalable, efficient, and high-impact planning capabilities aligned with Autodesk's strategic objectives, including implementing industry standard drivers to speed up the forecasting process.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of finance subject matter experts, model builders, architects, and analysts.
• Coach and guide the team to strengthen both financial acumen and EPM tool capabilities.
• Apply software development and lifecycle management best practices to financial modeling activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, model optimization, and data management enhancements.
• Define and monitor performance metrics for application usage, maintenance, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Finance teams, including COO Finance (Sales Finance) and Corporate and Product FP&A teams, to implement best-in-class forecasting and planning initiatives.
• Serve as the primary representative for planning and forecasting across Autodesk, ensuring clear and consistent communication of initiatives, progress, and outcomes.
• Align efforts with internal partners in Digital Platforms & Experience, Enterprise Services, and Sales.

• 8+ years of professional experience in finance-related or planning systems roles.
• Strong leadership in mentoring, coaching, and collaboration; a trusted leader for planning and forecasting application teams. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in complex, iterative environments.
• Deep understanding of enterprise-level financial planning and forecasting processes.
• 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.