Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Trade Desk • San Jose, CA

4d • $164,900 - $302,400

About The Position

The Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis leads the team that turns financial data into decisions for executives and business leaders. The role owns operating expense forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, and acts as a strategic finance partner shaping how the company invests and grows. It is a senior leadership role with broad influence across Finance and the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CFA.
• Experience in advertising technology or digital media industries.

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 operating expense targets.
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to evaluate business performance.
• Build and evolve financial models and reporting to support strategic initiatives and cost-management decisions.
• Improve planning processes, tools, and data quality, including automation and self-service analytics.
• Work with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Investor Relations to ensure consistency between management and external reporting.
• Communicate complex financial insights clearly and concisely to executives and non-finance audiences.

Benefits

• Stock-based compensation grants may be available to eligible employees, based on company and individual performance.
• Variable compensation-based incentives may be offered depending on the role.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare, with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with 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 for full-time employees: up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafter.
• Around 13 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior