Twilio
Technology
Director,R&DFinance
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“Director, R&D Finance at Twilio. Skills: R&D Finance, Financial modeling, Business case development. Lead business case development. Prioritize R&D roadmap”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive optimal resource allocation
Industry & Context.
Problem-solve across teams
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years FP&A experience, Financial modeling skills, Product forecasts experience, Pricing impacts experience, Tech industry metrics knowledge, Evaluate product business cases, Excellent business acumen, Influence stakeholders with data, Thrive in fast-paced environments, Problem-solve across multiple teams, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Work with Senior Leadership, Proficiency in financial planning tools, Comfort working with large datasets
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree Finance, Bachelor's degree Business, Bachelor's degree Economics, Equivalent experience, Familiarity API monetization models, Familiarity platform monetization models, Familiarity usage-based revenue structures
What You'll Do.
Lead business case development
Prioritize R&D roadmap
Translate product strategy
Partner with R&D leadership
Assess product performance
Evaluate roadmap investments
Provide strategic financial insights
Guide investment decisions
Drive resource allocation
Collaborate cross-functionally
Identify growth levers
Optimize margin drivers
Improve structural cost efficiencies
Oversee financial model development
Support ad-hoc analysis
Support scenario planning
Support M&A opportunities
Synthesize financial data
Communicate financial data
Lead financial analysts
Mentor financial analysts
Develop financial analysts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partners; R&D leadership; Executive stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Actionable insights
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full 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. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Director R lead business case development for new product launches and feature investments to help prioritize the R&D roadmap based on financial returns and strategic value. Translate long-term product strategy into a sustainable, repeatable financial framework that underpins our Long-Range Planning (LRP) scenarios. Partner closely with R&D leadership to assess product performance and evaluate roadmap investments over both short- and long-term horizons. Provide strategic financial insights to guide investment decisions and drive optimal resource allocation across the product portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify growth levers, optimize margin drivers, and improve structural cost efficiencies. Oversee the development of flexible financial models to support ad-hoc analysis, scenario planning, and potential M&A opportunities. Synthesize and communicate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders and cross-functional business partners. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 3 to 4 financial analysts supporting our Engagement and Channel products. Qualifications Twilio value
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