# Director, R&D Finance

**Company:** [Twilio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/twilio)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $171k – $252k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** FP&A, Financial Modeling, Product Forecasting, ROI Analysis, Business Case Development, Anaplan, Long-Range Planning, Unit Economics, Pricing Analysis, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-06-12

> Director-level finance partner to R&D product teams driving investment prioritization, ROI analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling to optimize the product portfolio and support strategic decision-making.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- 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.

## Requirements
- 12+ years of FP&A experience in progressive financial roles
- Strong financial modeling skills, with experience completing product forecasts (revenue & COGS), pricing impacts, and knowledge of common tech industry metrics
- Experience evaluating product business cases, including customer adoption trends, unit economics, and pricing impacts
- Excellent business acumen and ability to influence stakeholders with data-driven insights
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and can effectively problem-solve across multiple teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with Senior Leadership (VP+)
- Proficiency in financial planning tools (Anaplan) and comfort working with large datasets

## Nice-to-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with API/platform monetization models and usage-based revenue structures

## Compensation & Benefits
- This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan.
- All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

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