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Full-Time

Finance Manager

G&a

Posted on 10/23/2024

Twilio

Twilio

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud communications platform for developers

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior

Company Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in Canada

Role is remote and can be based in Ontario, British Columbia, or Alberta.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Tableau
Oracle
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of finance experience, ideally in a high growth Technology or Software/SaaS environment.
  • Experience owning financial reporting and budgeting analysis, including managing in-period pacing of expenses.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills and the ability to break financial processes and concepts into specific tasks and simple terms
  • Project management and organizational skills, including the ability to partner with Accounting and FP&A teams across the organization
  • Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in prose, presentations, and verbally to multiple levels within the organization.
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
  • Some experience with FP&A systems and tools e.g. Anaplan, Oracle, Tableau
  • Understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Finance and People leadership teams to analyze complex business decisions and provide sound financial perspectives.
  • Lead strategic financial planning processes from start to finish for the global Finance and People teams. This includes managing monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasts, as well as tactical planning with the global teams.
  • Partner with the Sourcing and Accounting teams on processes related to managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders. This includes coordination with the teams on the review and approval of PRs/POs and supporting the month end accrual process.
  • Manage the OPEX budget and headcount for all teams within the Finance and People organizations, including the quarterly pacing process.
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects, as needed.

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 communication methods into their software, allowing businesses to connect with their customers in multiple ways. 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 both small startups and 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.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$768.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Twilio's integration with major platforms like Jack Henry and ProTexting enhances its market reach and application versatility.
  • The acquisition of SendGrid expands Twilio's capabilities, making it a more attractive option for businesses needing both SMS and email solutions.
  • Twilio's continuous innovation, such as the development of CustomGPT bots, demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoffs and the end-of-life announcement for the Programmable Video tool may indicate internal restructuring challenges.
  • Activist investor pressure could lead to strategic shifts that may not align with long-term employee interests.

What makes Twilio unique

  • Twilio's acquisition of SendGrid positions it as a comprehensive communication platform, combining both SMS and email APIs.
  • Twilio's robust suite of APIs, including SMS Programmable Messaging and two-factor authentication, offers unparalleled reliability and scalability.
  • Twilio's focus on real-time, personalized customer engagement sets it apart from competitors who may not offer the same level of customization.

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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.