Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

POSTED: December 12, 2024

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 Trade Desk is seeking a Sr. Director of FP&A in New York City to lead a global team that provides financial, analytical, and operational support to TTD’s go-to-market and marketing teams. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the successful candidate will balance being a trusted business partner with ensuring sound financial decision-making across the organization. The Sr. Director of FP&A will lead a strong global team that acts as key business partners on commercial agreements, leads the ideation and creation of financial and analytical reports to enable cross-functional leaders to create scalable KPIs, manage budgets, and refine ongoing estimates.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Lead and develop a strong team that acts as strategic finance partners for the commercial, platform, and marketing teams
  • Work with global business leaders to identify key operating levers, and create and distribute insightful analyses, and support operational initiatives to drive success against strategic priorities
  • Deal Desk support: Provide analytical and modeling support for complex contract negotiations and agreements
  • Work with operations to construct sales promotions, incentive funds and other initiatives to drive top line growth
  • Work with business leaders to develop budgets and provide reports to help manage respective divisions for continued profitable growth
  • Develop productivity analyses and resource plans across several key organizations
  • Prepare monthly financial and operational reporting across key departments of the business
  • Conduct value added ad-hoc analyses to drive decision making
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team to prepare variance to budget and other deep dives
  • Instill consistency and excellence in FP&A support across global regions
  • Communicate findings, issues, and suggestions to global executives with clarity and compassion
  • Continuously take on additional responsibility to improve processes and procedures

WHO YOU ARE:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance at a growth company.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or MBA preferred.
  • Strong aptitude in strategic planning, commercial deal structuring, and financial modeling and analysis required; With prior experience in investment banking, equity research, or similar field a plus.
  • Experience with financial reporting systems and/or data analytics tools (Oracle EPM, Tableau, Anaplan knowledge) a plus
  • Proven experience as a business partner with the ability to present information persuasively and effectively through writing, presentations, and spreadsheets
  • Previous experience leading, growing and mentoring a global team of at least ten people
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative and proactive with a strong sense of ownership
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting

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.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, 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, abilities, 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 sales-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

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