The Trade Desk

Associate Manager, Revenue Analytics

The Trade Desk$93K — $172K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in FP&A or related roles with a focus on strategic finance.
  • Strong ownership of revenue modeling and forecasting accuracy.
  • Ability to analyze product economics deeply to inform financial outcomes.
  • Proficient in delivering executive-level presentations and narratives.
  • Advanced modeling skills in Excel/Sheets, with SQL proficiency preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills for clear and persuasive decision-making.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead revenue and take rate modeling, covering pricing and product dynamics.
  • Become the go-to expert on product economics and their impact on revenue.
  • Drive revenue planning cycles and present variance commentary to leadership.
  • Partner with product and commercial teams on revenue strategies.
  • Design financial models for new products and quantify revenue impacts.
  • Produce high-quality executive deliverables like board presentations.
  • Lead special projects supporting strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision with full premium coverage.
  • 401k plan with company match for retirement savings.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.
  • Well-being benefits and reimbursement for tuition expenses.
  • Generous parental leave and sick time policy.
  • Vacation time up to 160 hours after first year of service.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing stock purchase at a discount.
Full Job Description
What we do:

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead revenue and take rate finance for a core
area of our business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that combines deep analytical
ownership with strategic influence. You will serve as the go-to financial expert for take rate and
revenue economics, drive forecasting and planning processes, and lead special projects that
shape how leadership understands and grows the business. Success in this role requires not
just financial acumen but genuine intellectual curiosity about how our products work - you will
need to get inside the product, understand the commercial levers, and build that understanding
into every model and narrative you produce.

What you'll do:
  • Own end-to-end revenue and take rate modeling: develop and maintain the authoritative
    financial model for platform revenue, covering pricing structure, volume dynamics,
    product mix, and client segmentation.
  • Become the internal expert on product economics - deeply understand how platform
    features, auction mechanics, pricing decisions, and client behavior affect take rate and
    revenue outcomes.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue planning cycle: drive forecast
    submissions, prepare variance commentary, and present results to senior finance and
    business leadership.
  • Serve as the primary finance partner to product, commercial, and data teams on all
    things revenue - including new product launches, pricing changes, and commercial
    agreements.
  • Design and build financial models for new products and strategic pricing initiatives;
    quantify expected revenue impact across scenarios and present recommendations to
    leadership.
  • Produce executive-quality deliverables: own the revenue narrative in board
    presentations, QBRs, investor materials, and CFO briefings.
  • Lead and execute special projects across the finance agenda - from strategic deep-
    dives and competitive analysis to cross-functional initiatives and operational
    improvements.
  • Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members; provide guidance on modeling best
    practices, stakeholder communication, and analytical frameworks.

Who you are:
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or
    management consulting.
  • Proven track record of owning complex revenue models and delivering accurate,
    insightful forecasts in a fast-moving environment.
  • Strong ability - and genuine interest - in understanding how products and platforms
    work commercially, and turning that understanding into rigorous financial analysis.
  • Experience driving exec-facing deliverables: you are comfortable owning a narrative,
    structuring a story, and presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences.
  • Advanced Excel/Sheets modeling skills; proficiency in SQL strongly preferred;
    experience with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Mode, etc.).
  • Exceptional communication skills - you translate complexity into clarity and influence
    decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
  • High accountability, ownership mindset, and the ability to operate autonomously in
    ambiguous situations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CFA a
    plus.

Nice to Have:
  • Experience in adtech, programmatic advertising, marketplace, or other platform
    businesses where take rate is a core revenue metric.
  • Prior experience building revenue models for new product or pricing launches from the
    ground up.
  • Familiarity with gross vs. net revenue accounting, partner economics, or auction-based
    pricing frameworks.

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

$93,800-$172,000 USD

About The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk is a global advertising technology company that provides a self-service platform for buyers of digital advertising. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, California. The Trade Desk's mission is to empower buyers of advertising with the tools they need to reach their target audiences in a more efficient and effective way. The company's platform allows buyers to manage their advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including display, video, mobile, and social. The Trade Desk's technology uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to optimize ad campaigns in real-time, ensuring that buyers get the best possible return on their investment.
Learn more about The Trade Desk
Size
1,967 employees
Market Cap
$21.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$242.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+42.6%
Revenue
$836 million
NASDAQ

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