The Trade Desk Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at The Trade Desk leads the team responsible for OPEX forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. This role acts as a strategic finance partner shaping company investments and growth.
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and grow a team of financial analysts and managers, including hiring, coaching, and succession planning
Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning process
Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations on cost and investment trade-offs
Set Company-level budgets, maintain a Headcount allocation process, and set Opex targets
Partner with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to evaluate business performance
Build and evolve financial models and reporting that support strategic initiatives and cost-management decisions
Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, and data quality, including automation and self-service analytics
Work closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Investor Relations to ensure consistency between management reporting and external reporting
Communicate complex financial insights in a clear, concise way to executives and non-finance audiences
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in FinanceDeep expertise in forecastingStrong command of ExcelNote
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field, including 5+ years leading teams at a public company
Proven experience advising senior executives and influencing decisions at the VP and C-suite level
Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling for a high-growth or technology business
Strong command of Excel, EPM platforms, modern planning and BI tools, and comfort working with large datasets
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity
A track record of building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, accountable culture
Experience in advertising technology or digital media industries is a plus
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave