Strategic Finance & Analytics Lead, Membership Growth

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Strategic Finance & Analytics Principal to lead Membership economics and growth initiatives. You will partner with operations, product, analytics, and data science to size opportunities, build business cases, and provide executive-ready insights that influence investment decisions.

Expect a CFO-minded approach to budgeting, forecasting, and performance storytelling. The role demands strong modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant finance and analytics experience.
• Strong financial modeling skills and ROI frameworks.
• Proficient in business analytics with ability to analyze large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in ambiguity and drive actionable insights.
• AI proficiency or ability to become AI proficient.
• Experience with growth strategies and ROI in marketplaces, loyalty, or growth programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic insights and inform major decisions with analyses.
• Build business cases behind program investments. Size the opportunity and model returns.
• Own performance measurement for Membership programs and define KPIs/OKRs.
• Develop program economics including incentive costs, guest/host response, and incremental impact.
• Prepare narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial modeling

Business analytics

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

AI proficiency

Growth ROI

Job description

Airbnb is seeking a Strategic Finance & Analytics Principal to lead Membership economics and growth initiatives. You will partner with operations, product, analytics, and data science to size opportunities, build business cases, and provide executive-ready insights that influence investment decisions.

Expect a CFO-minded approach to budgeting, forecasting, and performance storytelling. The role demands strong modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced