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Full-Time

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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Braze

Braze

1,001-5,000 employees

Real-time customer engagement platform

Consumer Software
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in FP&A, preferably within Tech and SaaS is a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or relevant field
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas
Responsibilities
  • Act as a trusted advisor to G&A leadership, including the CFO & CPO, and manage their budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Drive periodic meetings with key stakeholders to discuss financial performance, and incorporate business insights into the financial forecast
  • Support monthly close process through close partnership with the accounting and operations teams
  • Report on actual financial results against targets, provide variance analysis, assist in guidance on future trends, and present findings to Finance leadership
  • Evaluate and develop financial models to help drive strategic business decisions and identify opportunities to optimize outcomes
  • Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives

Braze stands out as an excellent workplace due to its leadership in crafting contextually relevant, cross-channel marketing campaigns using cutting-edge real-time data processing technologies. This commitment not only drives industry advancement but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and strategic innovation among its teams. By focusing on optimizing customer engagement strategies, the company provides a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for professionals eager to influence and grow within the fast-paced tech landscape.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$635.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Braze's recent $520M IPO and market valuation of ~$5.87B indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The introduction of CDI Segments and the Braze Data Platform enhances the platform's scalability and data integration capabilities, making it more attractive to enterprise clients.
  • Recognition for customer service excellence, such as the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award, underscores Braze's commitment to high-quality support and onboarding services.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive MarTech landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Rapid expansion and new feature rollouts may strain resources and impact the quality of existing services.

What makes Braze unique

  • Braze's focus on composable data-centric capabilities and partner integrations through the Braze Data Platform sets it apart from other customer engagement platforms.
  • The company's commitment to ESG initiatives and community involvement, such as their annual Volunteer Week, highlights a strong corporate social responsibility ethos.
  • Braze's support for emerging technologies like visionOS demonstrates its forward-thinking approach and adaptability in the rapidly evolving MarTech landscape.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that includes equity

Generous time off policy to balance your work and life, including paid parental leave

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

Collaborative, transparent, and fun loving office culture