Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Director

The Nasdaq Analytics business is composed primarily of the Nasdaq eVestment and Nasdaq Solovis, as well the Nasdaq Fund Secondaries (NFS) business lines. Nasdaq eVestment and Nasdaq Solovis are SaaS platforms that provide Asset Managers and Allocators with best-in-class solutions for research, asset manager selection, data analytics, and portfolio management tools. NFS is a unique and innovative technology offering enabling a secondaries transaction marketplace in the private markets sector.
 

We are seeking a high energy and innovative professional to join the Analytics Finance. As a key senior member of the team, we expect you to perform a variety of finance/FP&A duties supporting the Analytics franchise. This position will collaborate and work closely with senior business stakeholders and act as their Finance Business Partner, as well as supporting the Analytics Finance lead and BUCFO of this organization/division. In addition, the candidate in this role will interact with the full gamut of other partners across the Nasdaq organization, including senior divisional Finance leadership, Corporate Finance, Technology and other corporate support functions.

• Key Responsibilities

• Manage revenue and expense financial activities including the monthly close and forecasting processes, long range planning, and annual budgeting.

• Analyze variances, trends, risks and opportunities, performance against budget/forecast/targets, key business drivers and sensitivities. Highlight operational performance issues and recommend actions.

• Prepare monthly financial reporting for the Analytics business.

• Work closely with Analytics leadership to support revenue growth, expense discipline and resource planning.

• Support business growth initiatives by continuously enhancing Finance-led initiatives around business performance measurement.

• Provide key financial/business performance insights to senior Finance leadership as well as Corporate FP&A.

• Support key artifacts that include but not limited to, forecast and LRP executive analyses, Monthly Financial Reviews, Earnings, Board reporting and Investor Relations presentations

• Perform other ad-hoc business reporting and analysis as needed.

• We expect you to have:

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or other related field.
• At least 10 years progressive Finance/FP&A experience
• Strong Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles, specifically revenue recognition rules
• Workday general ledger and Onestream experience
• Able to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player and flexible/proactive attitude
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization
• Highly proficient in Excel

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.