Job description
Who we are
At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Financial Analyst, R&D.
About the job
Twilio is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing Product Finance team. This will be a highly visible role supporting Twilio’s Messaging channel, including partnering with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive financial performance. This role will work cross-functionally with R&D business partners, central Finance teams and Accounting.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Partner with the Product leadership teams to analyze complex business decisions, provide sound financial perspectives and actionable insights.
- Lead strategic financial planning processes from start to finish for the Messaging business. This includes managing monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasts.
- Build, maintain, and improve financial models to analyze product performance, evaluate new initiatives, and support investment decisions.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners in a clear and compelling manner.
- Take ownership of month-end close activities, including preparing COGS and OPEX accruals, partnering with Accounting to ensure accurate COGS and OPEX recognition, and performing detailed variance analysis.
- Partner with analytics team to automate reporting processes
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to 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
- 5+ years of finance experience, ideally in a high growth Technology or Software/SaaS environment.
- Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills, with experience in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis
- Comfortable working with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and think strategically
- Intense curiosity about understanding key drivers of a multi-faceted business.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Cross-functional relationships and effective communication to non-financial audiences are critical to make an impact.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
Desired:
- Experience working cross functionally with partners in R&D organizations
- Experience with Anaplan, Oracle, Tableau a plus
Location
This role will be remote, and based in Canada.
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
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in British Columbia. : $81,000 CAD - $101,200 CAD
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
#LI-REMOTE
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.
Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
