Experienced Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics - Driving Growth in Experiences & Guest Services at Airbnb

Unlock Your Career Potential at Airbnb

Airbnb is on a mission to revolutionize the way people travel and experience new destinations. Born in 2007, the company has grown exponentially, with over 4 million Hosts welcoming more than 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide. As a leader in the industry, Airbnb is now seeking an experienced Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics to join their team and drive growth in their emerging Experiences and Guest Services category.

The Community You'll Join

Airbnb is more than just a company - it's a community of like-minded individuals passionate about creating unique and authentic experiences for guests. As a Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow beyond the core stays business. You'll work closely with business leaders to conceive, develop, and incubate new services that make a meaningful impact on the company's growth and success.

The Difference You'll Make

As a highly visible member of the team, you'll be a key day-to-day finance partner to the business leads for Experiences and Guest Services. Your expertise will drive business outcomes and growth through strategic analyses, influencing skills, and actionable insights. You'll be responsible for:

• Developing insightful recommendations based on hands-on analytics, financial modeling, and strategic analyses
• Driving operational rigor and performance management, including development and ongoing analysis of KPIs, dashboards, creating goals/OKRs, and holding the business accountable to those goals
• Creating new frameworks to proactively manage the marketplace health of Airbnb's nascent Experiences and Services business
• Partnering in the development of rigorous business plans and go-to-market strategy
• Identifying step-change opportunities in areas of outsized impact through quantitative analysis, industry benchmarks, and competitive research
• Being a role model of Airbnb's Core Values

Your Expertise

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 8+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in an analytical role, such as strategic finance, strategy consulting, biz ops, investment banking, data science, or business intelligence
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, engineering, statistics, or other relevant field that demonstrates quantitative orientation (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
• Strong knowledge of SQL or other querying languages and the ability to synthesize complex information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for senior executives
• Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work and influence cross-functionally, with a track record of driving change and impact in a fluid, unstructured working environment

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following skills and experience will make you a more competitive candidate:

• Experience in helping scale marketplace businesses from zero to one
• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Airbnb, you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. As a Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, you'll be exposed to various aspects of the business and will have the chance to:

• Develop your leadership skills by leading diverse global teams
• Expand your knowledge of the industry and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and growth

Work Environment and Company Culture

Airbnb is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all employees. As a remote-eligible role, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, while still being part of a tight-knit team. Airbnb values:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Employee well-being and growth

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

Airbnb offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• A base salary range of $164,000 - $199,000 USD
• Bonus, equity, and benefits
• Employee Travel Credits

The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services, and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to provide a disability-inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected].

Don't Hesitate, Apply!

Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join the Airbnb team as a Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics!