Analyst, FP&A

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 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. If you're driven to solve meaningful challenges, we'd love to meet you.

What we do:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a critical role in supporting the company's financial and strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and operational planning. As an integral member of the corporate FP&A team, the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will play a key role in supporting The Trade Desk's headcount and expense planning functions. We are looking for a team player who will provide exceptional financial support and promote financial discipline across parts of the organization. In this role, you will create financial reports to review with cross-functional leaders to help manage their budgets and refine forecasting. You will help drive continued development of financial processes to facilitate improvements in our global cost forecasting accuracy, accountability, and transparency.

What you'll do:

• Work with FP&A team to drive financial accountability by improving the budgeting and forecasting process; refine budget/forecast reporting and templates that will help leaders manage their respective divisions for continued profitable growth
• Learn and expand the use of our new budgeting and reporting systems; suggest process improvements as the tool user base expands
• Assist with department level reporting to support management decisions to ensure execution of company goals and drive accountability
• Improve capital forecasting and reporting/tracking
• Perform value added ad-hoc analyses that help drive decision making
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to assist in various close procedures including variance fluctuation analysis, accruals, and other deep-dive analyses
• Continuously take on additional responsibility to improve processes and procedures

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements (including US GAAP) and forecasting concepts
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and proactive with a willingness to learn
• Strong sense of ownership and proactivity
• Experience with Workday, Oracle EPM, or other financial systems

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.

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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