Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

London

About Teads

Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 36 countries.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) . This role will be a key member of the FP&A leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management across the organization.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and strategic thinker, with a proven track record of influencing business decisions and delivering insights that drive growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Planning & Forecasting for all Company Expenses: Own and lead the company’s annual budgeting process for departmental expenses (COGS and operating expenses), as well as quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning. Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives.
• Strategic Financial Analysis: Develop, lead, and guide financial KPIs for budget owners throughout the organization. Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership based on analysis, scenario planning, and business trends. Translate complex financial data into actionable insights with clear explanations.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a key strategic partner to functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, etc.), helping them to manage their budgets and understand financial performance and investment analysis.
• Executive Reporting & Insights: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to the C-suite and other key departmental leaders, including variance analysis, KPIs, and forward-looking insights.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a high-performing, globally dispersed FP&A team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Drive continuous business process improvements in financial systems, models, and tools to increase the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of the FP&A function.
• M&A and Investment Support: Support due diligence, valuation, and integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, as well as other strategic investments.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, and experience with public company reporting is a strong plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience supporting senior executive decision-making and working cross-functionally
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and financial systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Experience as a finance business partner – working directly with leaders across an organization to manage financial data, create departmental budgets/forecasts, and offer counsel on investment decisions and cost management strategies
• Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail, paired with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities for various stakeholders.

We care about you

At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers that inspire growth and innovation. As a Teadster, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region.
Here’s why Teads stands out:

• We\’ve merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the ‘new’ Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web.
• As part of our team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.
• Teads is committed to your success, offering all the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role.

Life at Teads

At Teads, we don’t just offer jobs – we blend creativity, technology, and data to shape the future of media. You’ll work with smart humans, meaningful brands, and cool tools, all while helping redefine how advertising works in a world that demands more transparency, better insights, and smarter strategies.

As a Teadster, you’ll play a critical role in shaping our future success in the region. Here’s why Teads stands out:

• We\’ve merged two open internet category leaders—Outbrain and Teads—to create the ‘new’ Teads, a unified omnichannel platform that drives results from branding to performance across all screens, including CTV, mobile, and web.
• As part of our team, you’ll thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning.
• Teads is committed to your success, offering all the support, tools, and development opportunities you need to excel in your role.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Teads is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups – employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change: environmental, women empowerment, charitable initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

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