Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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. What you'll do: - 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 Who you are: - 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 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 $164,900-$302,400 USD