Associate Principal, Strategic Finance, Analytics

August 5, 2026

Job Description:

Lead forecasting, planning, and variance analysis for Airbnb's payment processing costs (processor, network, and interchange fees) across annual planning, quarterly guidance, and monthly close.
Partner with Payments product and business leaders to build the financial cases for new initiatives — alternative payment methods, processor routing and cost optimization, pricing, and chargeback/risk strategy.
Own the financial modeling of payment volume and payment-method mix, translating those movements into their impact on the company P&L.
Build and improve the analytical frameworks and reporting that connect payments KPIs — acceptance, cost per transaction, GBV and payment flows — to financial outcomes.
Compile CFO- and executive-level reporting on payments performance, including monthly financial performance reviews and dashboard updates.
Contribute to the monthly metric forum — helping gather inputs from cross-functional leads, consolidate them into a single company view, and prepare the executive materials leadership uses to track progress against company priorities.

Requirements:

7+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, investment banking, strategic finance, accounting, or related analytical functions.
B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year college or university.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across the organization and make actionable recommendations.
Hands-on with SQL and modern analytics tools — able to query and analyze large datasets directly, and fluent in using AI-assisted tools to accelerate analysis.
Highly organized, independent, and self-motivated; owns workstreams end to end with a commitment to consistently accurate, high-quality work.
Mission-driven, enthusiastic to learn and grow within the SFA organization; team-oriented with a positive attitude.

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