Full-Time

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Posted on 8/30/2024

Braze

Braze

1,001-5,000 employees

Customer engagement platform for marketers

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 provides a customer engagement platform that helps brands connect with their consumers effectively. The platform allows marketers to gather and utilize data from various sources to engage customers in real-time across multiple channels. Key features include cross-channel messaging, journey orchestration, and AI-driven experimentation to optimize marketing efforts. Unlike many competitors, Braze focuses on creating personalized experiences for users, catering to a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The goal of Braze is to enhance consumer relationships and improve brand loyalty through data-driven marketing strategies.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$177.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into the Middle East taps into a rapidly transforming digital market.
  • AI innovations like Project Catalyst enhance personalized customer experiences.
  • Braze's strong ESG initiatives align with growing investor and consumer priorities.

What critics are saying

  • Cultural and regulatory challenges may impact Middle East expansion plans.
  • Increased competition from GrowthLoop's new solution could affect market share.
  • Data privacy concerns may arise from AI-driven personalization features.

What makes Braze unique

  • Braze offers real-time, cross-channel customer engagement with AI-powered personalization.
  • The platform supports journey orchestration and data-driven marketing strategies.
  • Braze's global presence includes offices in key markets like New York, London, and Singapore.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Arabian Business
Oct 21st, 2024
Customer engagement platform Braze ramps up Middle East operations

Braze, a leading customer engagement platform, announced plans to open an office in Dubai, as part of its expansion into the Middle East region.

Solutions Review
Sep 27th, 2024
Top MarTech News From the Week of September 27th: Updates from SAP, Braze, Contentstack, and More

GrowthLoop, a customer data platform (CDP) for marketers, has announced The Loop, a new solution and methodology designed to help marketers better understand how specific marketing channels and audiences impact business outcomes.

MarTech View
Sep 27th, 2024
Braze Launches AI Innovations for Personalized Engagement

Braze launches Project Catalyst, featuring an AI agent for personalized CX and enhancements like BrazeAI Liquid Assistant and Message Template Assistant.

IT Business Depot
Sep 25th, 2024
Braze Launches Fifth Cohort of Tech for an Equitable Future Grant Program in Partnership with BET+

Braze launches fifth cohort of Tech for an Equitable Future grant program in partnership with BET+.

MarketBeat
Aug 24th, 2024
AMI Asset Management Corp Invests $1.03 Million in Braze, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRZE)

AMI Asset Management Corp invests $1.03 million in Braze, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRZE).

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