Twilio

Senior Financial Analyst

Alberta, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Communications, BiotechnologyIndustries

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

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Business Analysis
Product Finance
R&D Finance
Strategic Planning
Month-end Close
Accruals
COGS
OPEX

Twilio

Cloud communications platform for developers

About Twilio

Twilio provides a cloud communications platform that enables developers to add various communication features like voice, messaging, video, and email to their applications. By using Twilio's APIs, developers can easily integrate these functionalities into their software, allowing for seamless communication with users. What sets Twilio apart from its competitors is its flexible pay-as-you-go pricing model, which charges clients based on their actual usage, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company's goal is to empower businesses across different industries, such as healthcare, finance, retail, and education, to enhance their communication strategies and improve customer engagement.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$243.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Vacation: Twilio offers generous annual time off in all countries for you to enjoy.
Healthcare: We are dedicated to helping our employees live longer and healthier lives through comprehensive health programs.
Retirement: Twilio cares about your retirement! We offer programs to help our employees plan for their retirement needs.
Family leave: At Twilio we recognize the importance of family. We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves, as well as family medical care leave.
Earn your stripes: Build and present a Twilio app to earn your Twilio track jacket and receive $30 per month for e‑books for continued learning and education.
Catered meals: We provide a variety of snacks, drinks, and catered meals in each of our locations.

Risks

End-of-life for Programmable Video tool may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Layoffs of 295 workers could decrease morale and affect service quality.
Engagement with Qatalyst Partners suggests potential internal conflicts and strategic shifts.

Differentiation

Twilio integrates voice, video, messaging, and email into applications, enhancing communication capabilities.
The pay-as-you-go pricing model offers flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes.
Twilio's APIs enable developers to build and scale communication solutions efficiently.

Upsides

Acquisition of SendGrid enhances Twilio's email API offerings, boosting market share.
Collaboration with Jack Henry strengthens Twilio's presence in the financial services sector.
Partnership with CareNote expands Twilio's reach into specialized markets like pastoral care.

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