FP&A Analyst

The Trade Desk

What we do

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, producteconomics, and strategic insight. You will own take rate and revenue analytics, build modelsthat explain how our products generate revenue, and support high-visibility exec-facingdeliverables. You will be expected to build an extensive knowledge base on how the productworks — understanding the levers that drive revenue — and translate that into rigorousforecasts and business narratives.

What you'll do

• Own take rate and revenue modeling: build, maintain, and continuously improve financialmodels that capture how our platform generates revenue across products and clientsegments.
• Develop a deep understanding of product mechanics — how pricing, volume, auctiondynamics, and platform features drive take rate — and incorporate that knowledge intoforecasts.
• Perform variance analysis on actuals vs. plan/forecast; clearly communicate drivers ofoutperformance or shortfall to finance and business partners.
• Support the monthly close process by producing revenue reports, commentary, andtrend analysis for senior leadership.
• Build financial models for new products, pricing initiatives, and partnerships, includingscenario analysis and sensitivity tables.
• Contribute to exec-ready materials including quarterly business reviews, board decks,and investor-facing content.
• Partner with product, data science, and business intelligence teams to ensure financialmodels are grounded in accurate, up-to-date data.
• Take on ad hoc special projects — from competitive benchmarking to pricing strategysupport to M&A due diligence — as the business evolves

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related analyticalfinance role.
• Strong financial modeling skills — you build clean, well-structured models from scratchand can explain every assumption.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex product or business mechanics andtranslate them into quantitative models.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL or BI tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) a strongplus.
• Proficiency leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate financial analysis, modeling,and reporting workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication — you can distill complex analysis into aclear executive narrative.
• High intellectual curiosity: you ask why, dig into data, and aren't satisfied with surface-level answers.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in adtech, programmatic advertising, or marketplace/platform businesses.

• Familiarity with take rate economics, net/gross revenue distinctions, or auction-basedpricing models.

• 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. 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 lawPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 leaveAt 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 $64,100—$117,500 USDAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.