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Financial Analyst II, FP&A

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Chicago, IL
64K-114K Annually
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64K-114K Annually
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Partners with CIO leadership to develop technology budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and financial models. Tracks cloud, infrastructure, AI, licensing, vendor, and operational costs; supports monthly close; analyzes variances and trends; and presents insights to finance and technology stakeholders. The role also evaluates technology investments, supports strategic planning and cost optimization, and translates business requirements into investment roadmaps.
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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

The Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will be the primary FP&A business partner to the CIO organization, responsible for tracking, forecasting and reporting on key technology metrics and investments across Corporate IT, Business Systems, and Data Analytics functions. You will report to the Manager of FP&A and work closely with CIO leadership and group heads to improve technology financial planning and monthly reporting standards. This role requires someone who is highly analytical and strategic, is able to communicate clearly with both finance and technology leaders, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Main responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Challenge assumptions and provide independent financial perspective on technology strategies, infrastructure investments, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Support LRP and budget planning by translating business requirements and growth targets into technology investment needs and roadmaps
  • Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives including contract analysis and cost optimization opportunities
WHO YOU ARE
  • 3+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
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools, AI and data analytics platforms is a plus

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $73,000 and $114,000/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®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.
The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025.
Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you

OUR AI-POWERED BRAZE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Braze, we’re committed to a fair and transparent candidate experience. To help our recruitment teams focus on what matters most — the person behind each application — we use AI-assisted tools at certain stages of our recruitment process. 

This includes using AI to analyze the experience, skills and qualifications in your application materials to help with screening and prioritizing candidates. Such screening may amount to a form of solely automated decision-making. We also use AI for administrative support, like scheduling and recording interviews and summarizing interview notes. Our recruiting teams remain responsible for all hiring decisions and are involved throughout the process.

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights available to you in relation to Braze’s use of AI:

  • To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the “Learn More” at the end of the application form below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application.
  • To exercise other types of rights, such as rights to request further information about how AI is used in our recruitment process, to request a manual review of any decision made or to contest a decision, please contact us at [email protected]

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions. To find out more about our hiring process, check out this page.

Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tool (NYC Local Law 144)

Our use of AI during the application review process may include the use of automated employment decision tools. Pursuant to New York City Local Law 144, for roles based in New York City, or if you reside in New York City, you have the right to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation instead of AI-assisted review. 

To opt out of AI-assisted review of your application, please click the “Learn More” button below and follow the instructions before submitting your application. Please note, if you apply to multiple roles at Braze, you will need to opt out in relation to each application. Please submit any other request to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] promptly after applying. Summaries of the most recent bias audit results for such tools are available here.

Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.

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