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full-timePrincipal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Incubations
Airbnb · United States
Airbnb operates a global platform that connects hosts offering short‑term stays and experiences with travelers seeking accommodation. In the Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Incubations role, you will work closely with product, business and analytics leaders supporting the Luxe, Monthly Stays and Airbnb for Business units. Day‑to‑day activities include building investment business cases, sizing opportunities and modeling returns, owning end‑to‑end performance management and forecasting for the incubation portfolio, tracking full‑funnel demand and supply metrics, establishing and pressure‑testing unit economics, and recommending capital allocation across these emerging businesses. You will also create scalable reporting frameworks, synthesize complex data into clear narratives for senior leadership, and influence cross‑functional stakeholders to drive alignment on strategic decisions. The position suits candidates with over ten years of experience in strategic finance, consulting, investment banking, FP&A or similar analytical functions, strong SQL and financial‑modeling abilities, proven strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to communicate insights and recommendations to senior leaders while navigating fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: The Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Incubations role will partner closely with business, product, and analytics leaders across Luxe, Monthly Stays, and Airbnb for Business. This role will directly support the investment decisions behind Airbnb's fastest growing emerging businesses. The Difference You Will Make: As a Principal in Strategic Finance & Analytics supporting Luxe, Monthly Stays, and Airbnb for Business, you will be highly visible and partner with senior leaders across each business to accelerate their path to scale. You will become the subject matter expert on the economics of these businesses, including how demand and supply are acquired, what they cost, and what they return. You will bring a strong point of view on where we should be investing more, where we should be investing differently, and what we need to prove before we invest at all. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, with the ability to size opportunities, evaluate returns, and translate performance and funnel insight into clear business implications and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. Because these are incubation businesses, the analytical foundation often does not yet exist, so you will build it. The ideal candidate relishes the opportunity to roll up their sleeves, and is a self-starter comfortable embracing the adventure of a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. A Typical Day: Investment Decision Support: Build the business cases behind major investment decisions across Luxe, Monthly Stays, and Airbnb for Business. Size the opportunity, model the returns, and frame the tradeoffs so leadership can decide where to place bets and how large those bets should be Performance Management: Own end to end performance management for the incubation portfolio, including forecasting, goal and OKR setting, and executive reporting. Build scalable reporting frameworks that connect early signals to revenue and long term value Full Funnel Analytics: Track and analyze full funnel performance across demand and supply for each business. Identify where the funnel leaks, why, and what it is worth to fix Unit Economics and Scalability: Establish and pressure test the unit economics of each business. Determine which parts of the model improve with scale, which do not, and what needs to be true for these businesses to become material contributors Capital Allocation Across the Portfolio: Assess how investment is allocated across the incubation businesses relative to their potential. Recommend reallocation where returns and readiness diverge from where capital is going today Presentations to Leadership: Synthesize complex data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership. Influence cross functional stakeholders to drive alignment on high impact investment and operating decisions Your Expertise: 10+ years of relevant experience. Ideally, you have demonstrated relevant experience in an analytical role such as strategic finance, strategy/management consulting, investment banking, financial planning and analysis, business operations, or private equity Advanced SQL proficiency with the ability to independently extract, analyze, and synthesize data Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative financial analysis Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into decisions Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment High ownership mindset with strong judgment and attention to detail Experience evaluating growth strategies, ROI/efficiency returns, and the scalability of new business models is a big plus This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. 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, serv
| Role | Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Incubations |
|---|---|
| Company | Airbnb |
| Location | United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-07 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Airbnb
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates travel and accommodation by connecting guests with hosts. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown from its first three guests to hosting 1.5 billion arrivals. The platform operates through a network of 5 million hosts who provide lodging options to travelers worldwide. Airbnb maintains a global creative community and emphasizes a flexible work environment for its employees, allowing them to live and work in various locations where regulations permit.
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