Strategic Finance & Analytics Lead (Principal)

Airbnb, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 168,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbnb, Inc. seeks a Principal for Strategic Finance & Analytics in Membership to partner with leaders across operations, product, analytics and data science. You will own program economics, size opportunities, and build the financial foundation where none exists.

You will translate data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, define KPIs and drive ROI in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while influencing cross-functional teams and shaping investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant finance and analytics experience across strategic finance and related fields.
• Superb financial modeling skills and ROI frameworks.
• Highly proficient in business analytics and data synthesis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners in fast-paced environments.
• High ownership, strong judgment and detail orientation.
• AI proficiency or ability to become AI proficient (Claude or Gemini).
• Experience with growth strategies and scalability of marketplaces or loyalty programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic finance and analytics for the Membership program, sizing initiatives and advising leadership on where to invest.
• Define and build the financial and analytical foundation for early-stage programs.
• Develop and refine ROI models, KPIs and performance narratives for senior leadership.
• Present complex data in clear executive-ready stories and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive planning, forecasting and long-term value through insightful analyses.

Skills

Financial modeling

Business analytics

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Ownership & judgment

AI proficiency

Growth strategy

Job description

Airbnb, Inc. seeks a Principal for Strategic Finance & Analytics in Membership to partner with leaders across operations, product, analytics and data science. You will own program economics, size opportunities, and build the financial foundation where none exists.

You will translate data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, define KPIs and drive ROI in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while influencing cross-functional teams and shaping investment decisions.