Airbnb Senior Analyst Strategic Finance & Analytics Technology 

United States 

549556689

A Typical Day:

• 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.

Your Expertise:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Experience with financial forecasting systems such as Anaplan or Hyperion.