About this role
Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year
Requirements: We require a Masters or Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent experience.We require 5+ years of experience in business strategy, analytics, strategic finance, business operations, product strategy, product analytics, management consulting, or a similarly analytical role.We require experience building financial, operating, or business models across adoption, usage, revenue, COGS, margin, and ROI.We require strong financial modeling and analytical skills; Excel is required, and SQL or Python familiarity is preferred.We require experience with cloud, GPU, and inference cost structures, or the ability to ramp quickly on AI infrastructure economics.We require the ability to create structured, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives, including management consulting-style PowerPoint decks.We require demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, structure complex problems, and build frameworks from the ground up.We require strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.We require a self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive work forward.We require the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.Preferred: We prefer a BS or MS in Data Science or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant experience depending on educational background.Preferred: We prefer experience with AI infrastructure, usage-based monetization models, model serving, inference costs, GPU economics, cloud economics, or compute cost optimization.Preferred: We prefer experience in SaaS economics, cloud cost analysis, or AI/ML-driven products.Preferred: We prefer a background in subscription analytics, pricing, packaging, or monetization strategy.Preferred: We prefer experience with AI agents and API-driven business models. Responsibilities: We build analytical and financial models that quantify the business impact of AI capabilities across our platform and industry groups, including Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Product Design & Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment.We develop forecasts for AI adoption, usage, revenue influence, inference costs, margin implications, and long-term planning.We construct business cases and decision-ready analysis to guide investment, prioritization, monetization, pricing, packaging, and leadership reviews.We model and optimize cloud, GPU, and inference economics, including utilization, scaling behavior, cost efficiency, COGS, cost-to-serve dynamics, and margin implications.We translate product telemetry into insights supporting monetization, pricing, packaging, and cross-industry growth opportunities.We create executive- and Board-ready presentations, narratives, and slide materials that communicate strategic recommendations, investment plans, tradeoffs, and business priorities with clarity and impact.We contribute to building repeatable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and tools to enable data-driven execution across Product, Finance, and Engineering teams.We operate as self-starters with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive work forward in an ambiguous environment. Technologies: AIAI AgentsAPICloudExcelModel ServingPythonSQLSupport More:
We are Autodesk, building the next generation of AI capabilities to transform how customers design and make. Our Foundation Models team develops AI technologies that operate across our platform and business units, and this role sits at the center of our AI transformation, shaping business strategy and analytics that inform AI development, technology roadmaps, and long-term priorities. We are open to candidates in the UK, with hybrid or remote working options, and this role is based in London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newbury, or remote in the United Kingdom. We offer competitive compensation that may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package, and we take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
last updated 36 week of 2026