Senior Analyst of Strategic Finance & Analytics, Airbnb

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, banking, consulting, or a related function
• Proven experience in building and optimizing financial models for technology projects
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear models and executive presentations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop frameworks for understanding key financial drivers
• Genuine passion for both technology and finance, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Desirable

• As a Senior Analyst, Technology FP&A, you will be part of a highly collaborative team responsible for driving financial strategies and operations within Airbnb’s technology finance division
• You will work closely with cross-functional partners, including engineering leadership and product teams, to deliver data-driven insights that support Airbnb’s technology investments and improve operational efficiency
• Your work will directly contribute to Airbnb’s growth, ensuring that our technology initiatives are both innovative and scalable
• The Senior Analyst, Technology FP&A will work closely with Airbnb’s technical leadership in support of efforts to help Airbnb innovate and grow efficiently
• Work will include running monthly financial reviews with engineering leaders, building models to help understand technology costs, analyzing costs related to product changes, and running a best-in-class budget planning process
• This role will focus on managing the costs of dozens of software tools and vendors we use across Airbnb’s platform, in addition to the direct cost of our engineering workforce
• Build and maintain financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to provide insights into technology costs and resource allocation
• Manage and optimize the engineering-related operating expense (opex) budget, including costs for software vendors, headcount, and contractors
• Analyze trends in vendor costs (such as those related to SMS and push notifications) and provide recommendations for optimizing usage
• Support procurement in vendor negotiations to secure the best pricing, ensuring Airbnb is protected against supplier risks
• Conduct financial reviews with senior leadership, presenting insights on cost efficiencies and areas of growth opportunity
• Work closely with data science teams to drive actionable insights from data and ensure alignment with business objectives