Director, R&D Finance

Twilio•,

25d•$171,200 - $251,600•Remote

About The Position

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.

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

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.