Director, R&d Finance

Who we are  At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to  hundreds of thousands of businesses  and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Director R&D Finance. About the job 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. Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: 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