Airbnb is hiring an Associate Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics for our Community Support (CS) organization. In this pivotal role, you will build a robust data foundation, analyze information for actionable insights, and deliver high-impact recommendations. You will enable data-driven decision-making that directly supports the growth and operational rigor of the CS team.
What You'll Do
- Partner with Capacity Planning and Business Operations to develop and optimize headcount capacity and resource planning.
- Collaborate with Talent, Recruiting, and cross-functional leaders to manage headcount approvals, proactively surfacing opportunities or risks.
- Work with Procurement, Accounting, BizOps, and Finance on vendor renewals, purchase orders, budget management, and annual planning.
- Produce clear, meaningful reporting packages for CS and Finance leadership, streamlining forecasting and consolidation.
- Conduct quantitative analysis and external research to size opportunities, create investment cases, and support prioritization of new initiatives.
- Build consensus and drive alignment across cross-functional teams, including international partners, to translate financial results into operational recommendations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated high performance, eagerness to learn and grow, and a collaborative, positive team mindset.
- Advanced financial modeling skills in Google Sheets or Excel, with extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative financial analysis.
- Strong cross-functional influence and communication skills, with a proactive approach to stakeholder management.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, unstructured environment.
- Comfort with manipulating datasets, building analytical frameworks, and developing actionable insights.
Nice to Have
- SQL experience a plus.
- Experience with financial forecasting systems preferred.
- Prior experience working with Operations teams highly valued.
Technical Stack
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- SQL
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Community Support (CS) Finance team and reports to a Senior Finance Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $145,000—$170,000 USD
- Bonus eligibility
- Equity eligibility
- Benefits eligibility
- Employee Travel Credits
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in the United States.
Airbnb is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to inclusion & belonging, and considers all applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
