Associate Manager, Corporate FP&A

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. 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.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk! 

What we do:

The Corporate FP&A team plays a critical role in analyzing and implementing The Trade Desk’s financial and strategic initiatives. The Associate Manager, Corporate FP&A / Special Projects will:
Quarterback recurring corporate FP&A tasks: consolidation, analysis, and presentation of critical company operating data and insights, and lead various cross-functional special projects related to corporate finance, business partner support / business cases, strategic initiatives, M&A, new ventures, and external partnerships.
We are looking for a mature self-starter who excels at solving unstructured problems, possesses brilliant analytical skills, can build cross-functional credibility as a trusted business partner, and who can communicate findings confidently and articulately to a wide variety of stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Support short and long-term forecast processes including real-time tracking, reporting and variance analysis
• Review and interpret recent financial results, preparing materials that highlight variances to forecasts and utilize insights to drive operating decisions
• Summarize key findings into clear and concise takeaways and presentations for Board of Directors, executives, investors and other key business leaders
• Undertake special projects to support strategic initiatives, in collaboration with various internal teams including strategy, finance, accounting, operations, and commercial teams; for both corporate functions and externally-oriented teams
• Build and maintain complex company operating models with multiple scenarios to evaluate hiring, investment and other operational initiatives
• Utilize financial planning tools and systems (Oracle EPM and other BI tools) to maintain accurate and complete financial information, facilitate workflows, and ensure timely deliverables
• Design reports and dashboards to track and report key performance metrics
• Assist the Investor Relations team with a range of activities, as needed
• Perform financial due diligence and support negotiations for various corporate transactions
• Continuously improve team processes, reporting and procedures, and take on other duties as needed to assist the team

Who you are: 

• BA/BS, MBA, CFA, or similar in an applicable field: finance, accounting, economics, etc.
• 6+ years of experience in a sophisticated financial role: investment banking, equity research, private equity, hedge fund, management consulting, portfolio operations, corporate finance, etc.
• High personal and professional integrity
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting concepts, including three statement models, valuation techniques, working capital and cashflow modelling
• Advanced financial modeling skills to distill complex problems into digestible insights; exceptional analytical acumen & attention to detail
• Excellent communicator (both written and verbal), with the ability to present to senior management in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functionally (often with senior stakeholders or those without direct reporting relationships)
• Low ego team player with grit and positive, proactive attitude; willingness to roll up sleeves and help colleagues as needed; a willingness to dig into anything and everything to support the business
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business sense, with the ability to understand changing industry forces and their broader implications, and focus on relevant KPIs
• Experience with, or interest in learning, database (SQL, Python, Vertica, etc.), data visualization software (Tableau, etc.) and financial planning software (Oracle EPM)

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.