Director, R&D Finance
About the role
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Join the team as Twilio’s next Director R&D Finance.
About the job
We're looking for a strategic, curious, and collaborative Director, R&D Finance. In this role, you'll serve as the finance partner for our Channel and Engagement Experiences Product teams, driving product investment prioritization and R&D portfolio optimization, while also supporting specific projects for the VP of R&D Finance.
You'll help drive financial rigor, unlock growth opportunities, and ensure we're investing resources where they matter most. This role will lead forecasting, financial modeling, and decision support - helping leaders on the R&D team understand return on investment across our product portfolio and make data-driven investment decisions.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Establish the standard for ROI analysis across R&D; 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 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:
- 12+ years of FP&A experience in progressive financial roles
- Strong financial modeling skills, with experience comp