The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

Financial Analyst, Product Finance

New York; San Francisco · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$64k-$118kDetected 1 day ago
PythonSQLData ScienceData VisualizationAccessibilityFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisExcelM&AFP&ACommunicationVariance Analysis

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own take rate and revenue modeling: build, maintain, and continuously improve financial
  • Develop a deep understanding of product mechanics - how pricing, volume, auction
  • dynamics, and platform features drive take rate - and incorporate that knowledge into
  • Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. plan/forecast
  • outperformance or shortfall to finance and business partners.
  • Support the monthly close process by producing revenue reports, commentary, and
  • Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. plan/forecast; clearly communicate drivers of
  • Partner with product, data science, and business intelligence teams to ensure financial
  • support to M&A due diligence - as the business evolves
  • By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to understand complex product or business mechanics and
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • experience with SQL or BI tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) a strong
  • Proficiency leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate financial analysis, modeling,
  • Excellent written and verbal communication - you can distill complex analysis into a
  • 2+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • When you work here, your impact is worldwide.

Nice to have

  • Experience in adtech, programmatic advertising, or marketplace/platform businesses.
  • Familiarity with take rate economics, net/gross revenue distinctions, or auction-based
  • Experience with Python or other scripting tools for financial analysis.
  • 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.

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is
  • $64,100 - $117,500 USD

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • We are looking for an analytical, intellectually curious FP&A Analyst to join our Revenue &
  • Product Finance team.
  • This role sits at the intersection of financial modeling, product
  • economics, and strategic insight.
  • You will own take rate and revenue analytics, build models
  • that explain how our products generate revenue, and support high-visibility exec-facing
  • deliverables.
  • You will be expected to build an extensive knowledge base on how the product
  • works - understanding the levers that drive revenue - and translate that into rigorous
  • forecasts and business narratives.
  • 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.
  • The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
  • We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another.

Equal opportunity

  • As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
  • Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
  • When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions.

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