Associate Principal, Strategic Finance and Analytics

Summary

Join Airbnb's Central Strategy and Insights team as a highly cross-functional strategic finance analyst. Partner with various business units to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends. Lead bi-weekly business reviews for senior leaders, including the CFO and CBO. Support monthly and quarterly financial reviews. Collaborate on defining company-wide metrics and building forecasting models. Provide actionable insights through reporting and analytics, iterating on processes for efficiency and accuracy. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel, SQL, and PowerPoint, and 7+ years of relevant experience. The position is US-remote eligible, with occasional office work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic finance, product analytics, management consulting, or investment banking
• Proficient in Excel/Gsheet modeling skills, including macros, charts, and advanced formula creation (e.g., index match, vlookup, iferror)
• Strong SQL and PowerPoint/Gslides skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and influence cross-functionally; proactive in communication with diverse audiences and skilled at bringing stakeholders on board
• Proven track record of driving change and impact in fluid, unstructured environments
• Capable of navigating dynamic settings and solving complex problems while exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Enthusiastic about learning and growth, demonstrating proactivity with a mission-driven approach
• Committed to effective teamwork, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented outlook

Responsibilities

• Define metrics and manage performance: collaborate with cross functional partners across multiple teams to identify trends associated with key metrics that align with business drivers
• Partners come from a wide range of teams including marketing, hosting, product, payments, and finance, just to name a few
• Lead bi-weekly business reviews to share performance updates and drive strategic focus based on latest data
• The audience for these business reviews include our CFO, CBO, Global Head of Operations, and other senior leaders
• Provide additional support during monthly and quarterly financial review cycles
• Work alongside a cross-functional team of Strategic Finance leaders, Data Scientists, and Tech Analysts to help define the scope, vision, and roadmap for company-wide metrics at Airbnb
• Help build and maintain models that forecast topline metrics at a regional and country-level granularity
• Provide actionable insights through reporting and analytics
• This individual seeks out opportunities to iterate on existing processes to achieve higher measures of accuracy, efficiency, speed, and accessibility

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Tableau is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits