Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Digital Liquidity Networks

EXCH The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Health savings account

Hybrid home/office schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for Digital Liquidity Networks (DLN) in New York, Philadelphia, or Toronto. This role partners with DLN leadership to shape planning, governance, and reporting as the business scales.

You will lead the finance function across budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, build financial models for new products, and drive KPIs and governance to support growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of FP&A, corporate finance, accounting and/or financial consulting experience.
• Strong financial-modeling and analytical capabilities with multi-scenario evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with transaction structures, strategic partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, or post-investment integration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance Business Partner and Advisor, providing accurate, transparent, and timely insight into performance, risks, opportunities, and key decisions.
• Lead month-end, financial reporting and planning cycles including annual budget, forecast, long-range plan and periodic reviews.
• Develop and prepare business cases and financial models for new products and growth investments, including scenario analysis, valuation and ROI.
• Build and enhance the financial operating model, management reporting, KPIs, and governance for a scaling business.
• Partner with leaders on financial planning, performance management, and controls with clear insights for senior management.
• Analyze variances, trends, risks, opportunities, and performance against budget; suggest actions to improve growth and efficiency.
• Establish appropriate financial controls and ensure alignment with Nasdaq policies, GAAP and revenue-recognition standards.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage priorities, and provide timely ad hoc analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

FP&A

Financial modeling

GAAP knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

M&A experience

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Workday

One Stream

Power BI

Job description

Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – Digital Liquidity Networks

Locations: New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Toronto, Ontario

Our people make all the difference in our success. Nasdaq is seeking a highly skilled and innovative finance leader to join Market Services as Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis for Digital Liquidity Networks (DLN). Reporting to the Business Unit CFO for Market Services, this role will serve as the Finance Business Partner to DLN leadership and help shape the financial planning and reporting and governance capabilities required to scale the business.

Your role and responsibilities

• Serve as Finance Business Partner and Advisor, providing accurate, transparent, and timely insight into business performance, risks, opportunities, and key decision points.
• Lead the month end, financial reporting and planning cycles including annual budget, forecast & long-range plan and periodic reviews.
• Develop and prepare business cases and financial models for new products, and other growth investments, including scenario analysis, valuation and return on invested capital.
• Build and continuously enhance the financial operating model, management reporting, key performance indicators, and governance needed to support a new and scaling business.
• Partner with business leaders on financial planning, performance management, and controls, delivering clear insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities, performance against budget/forecast/targets, key business drivers and sensitivities and recommend actions to improve growth and operating efficiency.
• Establish appropriate financial controls and ensure alignment with Nasdaq policies, GAAP, and applicable revenue-recognition and accounting requirements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and provide timely ad hoc analysis in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting and/or financial consulting.
• Strong financial-modeling and analytical capabilities, with experience evaluating new products, investments, or business-growth opportunities under multiple scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles and financial controls.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with transaction structures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, or post-investment integration.

It would be great if you also have

• Working knowledge of Workday, One Stream and Power BI preferred.
• Experience in digital assets, capital markets, or Technology industry.
• Prior experience from a startup, new-business build, and thrives amidst rapid change.
• Experience leading and developing teams through cross-functional collaboration.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $129,000 - $239,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward.

Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.