CPaaS FinOps Lead

About this role

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Braze is seeking an experienced and dedicated CPaaS FinOps Lead for our growing portfolio of Messaging solutions, including SMS, MMS, RCS, and others. In this dynamic role, you will work with the Product Vendor Management team, and collaborate with key stakeholders across Sales, Pricing, Product Management, & Partnerships to ensure Braze stays profitable and competitive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of our vendor contracts and relationships with our SMS/MMS, RCS, Email, and WhatsApp vendors

• Analyze and maintain pricing and cost data sheets and recurrently produce up-to-date cost sheets based on changing prices. Constantly reevaluate prices, competitive trends, margins, and customer volumes to ensure we have the most competitive rates in each region and product line

• Maintain product cost bottom line, negotiation with vendors on customer bespoke pricing requests to ensure selling strategies ensure maximization of Gross Profit & drive growth

• Support pricing input to Client RFPs and customer bespoke pricing requests

• Generate cost and product price-related reporting data to support decision-making

• Stay informed and up to date regarding different SMS & RCS product offerings, pricing trends, and industry changes

WHO YOU ARE

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with the relevant internal stakeholders

• Exemplary analytical skills with the ability to accumulate, organize and assimilate large amounts of information & data

• Ability to own your own work and drive tasks independently to accomplish end results

• Strong data analysis experience / advanced knowledge of analytical tools (looker, excel, etc)

• Experience leveraging AI to synthesize information, and automate rote tasks

• Experience related to CPaaS Messaging (SMS & RCS) is a requirement

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $155,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $155,000 and $175,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity

• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans

• Flexible paid time off

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave

• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend

• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation

• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching

• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze

• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

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