The opportunity
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
What you'll do
Partner with the CIO organization and business leaders across Corporate IT,: Business Systems, and Data Analytics to generate technology operations budgets, forecasts and long-range plans including monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
Track, forecast and report on key technology financial metrics including AI: tokenization spend, infrastructure spend, cloud consumption, licensing costs, vendor contracts, and IT operational KPIs
Support monthly close process through close partnership with accounting and: operations teams, ensuring accurate tracking of technology/AI investments and spend
Provide insights and commentary on key technology trends, infrastructure: investments, cloud migration initiatives, and technology modernization to finance leadership and business stakeholders
Report on actual technology financial results against targets, provide: variance analysis, assist in guidance on future trends, and present findings to Finance and CIO leadership
Evaluate and develop financial models and scenario analyses to support: strategic technology decisions, including AI investments, cloud migration, infrastructure investments, and operational efficiency improvements
What they're looking for
- +years of progressive experience in Finance and FP&A, preferably in Tech
- Undergrad degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- An analytical, creative thinker who can focus on the details without losing sight of the big picture
- Strong financial modeling skills and a very high level of comfort with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities with competing deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex: technology and financial concepts for diverse audiences
- Understanding of technology infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and: enterprise technology investments is a plus
- Experience with financial planning and analysis tools such as Pigment or similar platforms is a plus
