Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

As a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, reporting to Head of FP&A, you'll play a critical role in driving financial strategy, transparency, and performance across Nasdaq's Financial Technology business. You'll own the full product portfolio P&L, lead a high-performing team, and serve as a key financial thought partner to senior leadership.

You'll thrive in this role if you're a strategic, analytically rigorous leader who brings financial clarity to complex business decisions and has the executive presence to influence at the highest levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end P&L management and forecasting for the Regulatory Technology product portfolio, delivering transparent performance insights to senior leadership.

• Lead financial planning cycles — including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — and translate findings into actionable recommendations for business decisions.

• Build and maintain financial models and business cases to evaluate new investments, strategic initiatives, and portfolio performance.

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Client Success, and Strategy teams to align financial planning with organizational priorities.

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Nasdaq's values.

• Participate in and contribute to strategic projects with broad organizational scope, serving as a subject matter expert and key voice in shaping financial strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams while driving accountability and high performance.

• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders through data-driven financial analysis and strategic insight.

• Experience developing and managing P&L, forecasting frameworks, financial modeling, and performance measurement reporting in a complex, matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CFA, CPA).

• Experience in financial technology, capital markets, or a

  regulatory technology.

• Exposure to global teams and cross-border business environments.

This position will be located in Stockholm, Sweden and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable).

The actual pay depends on factors like your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable.

We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees. The pay range you see reflects the full salary band for this job level, including room for progression over time.

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

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.