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full-timePrincipal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Technology
Airbnb · United States
Airbnb operates a global platform connecting hosts with guests for unique stays and experiences. The Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics role sits within the Technology Finance team, acting as a bridge between financial planning and the company's technical infrastructure. The core responsibility involves managing, forecasting, and optimizing the costs associated with cloud computing and AI platforms. Day-to-day activities include reconciling actual infrastructure spend against financial plans, analyzing variance drivers, and collaborating with engineering teams to identify efficiency opportunities, such as model routing or provider migrations. The role requires translating complex technical usage data into clear financial narratives for senior leadership to inform investment decisions and planning cycles. This position is suited for a seasoned finance professional with at least a decade of experience in FP&A or cost management, particularly those with a background in cloud infrastructure or AI/ML spending. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial modeling skills, the ability to navigate ambiguous environments, and the communication prowess to partner effectively with technical stakeholders to drive measurable cost savings.
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: Technology Finance partners across Infrastructure, Engineering, and Product teams to plan, forecast, and manage the cost of running Airbnb's cloud and AI platforms. The team sits at the intersection of finance and technical infrastructure, translating usage trends — cloud compute, storage, and AI spend — into forecasts and cost narratives that inform company-wide investment decisions. Key cross-functional partners include Engineering, Procurement, and FP&A, among others. The Difference You Will Make: This role owns the understanding, forecasting, and influencing of Airbnb's total cloud and AI spend, spanning traditional AWS infrastructure and AI. Success looks like a cost narrative leadership can act on, and identified efficiency opportunities that measurably bend the cost curve without degrading product or employee experience. This includes leading planning cycles (FY26 close-out, FY27 guidance) and driving month-over-month rigor in cost variance analysis. A Typical Day: Build and maintain the monthly/weekly cloud and AI cost forecast, reconciling actuals against plan and explaining variance drivers to leadership. Track AI spend by category and by model/provider mix, flagging shifts in usage or pricing that affect the forecast. Partner with Infrastructure and AI Platform engineering teams to size, validate, and prioritize efficiency initiatives (model routing, token optimization, provider migration). Own migration-tracking reporting (e.g., provider mix shifts, cost impact of model changes) and ensure the underlying data is traceable back to source systems. Prepare and present cost updates to a broad, senior audience, translating technical usage data into clear financial narratives. Identify and quantify new cost efficiency opportunities in partnership with technical stakeholders, and track them through to landed savings. Run monthly and ad hoc reviews with Finance and Tech leadership Your Expertise: 10 years of finance, FP&A, or cost management experience, ideally including direct exposure to cloud infrastructure costs Prior experience with AI/ML infrastructure costs strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and forecasts in ambiguous, fast-changing environments. Strong track record partnering with engineering/technical teams to translate usage data Your Location: 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, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com . Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. Equal Employment Opportunity : Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Pay Ra
| Role | Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, Technology |
|---|---|
| Company | Airbnb |
| Location | United States |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-13 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 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.
Before you apply
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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