Financial Analyst

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as our next Financial Analyst

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business.

About the job

This position is needed to lead the finance infrastructure and OPEX budget within the R&D business by becoming a strategic business partner to the Core and Product Engineering organization and owning all of the forecasting processes/analysis.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Generate monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasts for the R&D business
• Lead strategic and financial planning processes for infrastructure vendor spend
• Manage hosting expenditure forecasts, including Amazon Web Services (AWS)  
• Partner with functional leadership to analyze complex business decisions and provide sound financial perspectives   
• Prepare and communicate monthly vendor spend variances 
• Provide financial analysis to support contract negotiations with Infrastructure vendors
• Manage the OPEX budget and headcount for all Core R&D functions in the business

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with building complex and detailed cost/consumption models
• Fluent understanding of P&L dynamics, unit economics, and common SaaS metrics.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to build professional relationships will be critical to your success
• Self-starter with a “can do” attitude who is comfortable asking questions

Desired:

• Anaplan, Looker, Tableau, and Oracle skills a plus
• Previous experience with cloud infrastructure economics

Location 

This role will be remote and based in the USA.

This role will be remote but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, and Washington. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado: $76,000- $95,000
• Based in New York, Washington State or California (outside the San Francisco Bay Area): $81,000 - $101,000
• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.