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About the Role

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.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Excel
EPM platforms
Modern planning tools
BI tools
Financial modeling
Forecasting
Budgeting
Communication
Storytelling

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Director
15+ years of experience
5+ years of leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$164,900—$302,400 USD

Benefits

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
Around 13 paid holidays per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation grants
Variable compensation-based incentives
Commissions

About the Company

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.
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.