Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Trade Desk; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Trade Desk in the United States seeks a Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a team of analysts and partners with executives to shape investment decisions. You will own OPEX forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning, and act as a strategic finance partner across the company.

This senior leadership role requires 15+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, experience guiding the C-suite, and strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, and modeling for tech-focused business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 15+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or related field, incl. 5+ years leading teams at a public company.
• Proven experience advising senior executives and influencing VP/C-suite decisions.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling for tech/high-growth businesses.
• Proficient with Excel, EPM platforms, and BI tools; able to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow a team of financial analysts and managers, incl. hiring and succession planning.
• Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Deliver data-driven recommendations on cost and investment trade-offs.
• Set company budgets, manage headcount allocation, and target Opex.
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
• Build and evolve financial models and reporting for initiatives and cost management.
• Improve planning processes, tools, and data quality, incl. automation and self-service analytics.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, IR for consistent management and external reporting.
• Communicate complex financial insights clearly to executives and non-finance audiences.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

EPM platforms

BI tools

Job description

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.

Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.

The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you're driven to solve meaningful challenges, we'd love to meet you.

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers - and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

The Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis leads the team that turns financial data into decisions for our executives and business leaders. You will own OPEX forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and act as a strategic finance partner who shapes how the company invests and grows. This is a senior leadership role with broad influence across Finance and the business.

What you'll do:

• 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

Who you are:

• 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.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $164,900—302,400 USD.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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