Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics, EMEA

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The Community You Will Join

The Global Markets Strategic Finance & Analytics team provides budget oversight, reporting, strategic planning and analytical decision making support to the Global Markets team and in-region business teams across EMEA. In addition this team supports identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive growth and business impact for our international business.

The Difference You Will Make

• While your formal reporting structure is into the Director, Strategic Finance & Analytics, EMEA, on a day-to-day basis you will work closely with the cross-functional team that is based in-region.
• You will directly support Country Managers (and their teams) based around EMEA to drive clear reporting, produce actionable insight, track core KPIs, evaluate investment decisions and work cross-functionally to develop strategies to solve problems
• The individual is expected to be a strong cross-functional business partner who has a combination of hands-on analytical skills, financial modelling expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to package their insights into strong narratives appropriate for senior executive consumption. They will be comfortable working in cross functional teams based in EMEA and around the world including Finance & Accounting, Business Operations, Data Science, Marketing, Product and Supply.
• The ideal candidate relishes the opportunity to roll up their sleeves to drive meaningful impact, possess strong stakeholder management skills, and is a self-starter that is comfortable with ambiguity in a fast paced global work environment.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, engineering, statistics or other relevant field that demonstrates quantitative orientation; MBA or advanced degree a plus

Superb financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills, SQL experience highly preferred

Strong analytical abilities and able to synthesize complex information. You enjoy absorbing large amounts of data and qualitative insights and can quickly develop a strong narrative that leads to recommendations and builds our understanding of the business

Stakeholder Management: The ability to work and influence cross-functionally in a matrixed business environment is a must. You are proactive, great at communicating with different audiences and can bring stakeholders on-board. You seek out and have a track record for driving change and impact in a fluid, unstructured working environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to put together clear, polished, insightful recommendations for peers, managers and senior management

You’re very comfortable with financial modeling in Excel, and are willing to gather internal and external data points to help build a comprehensive business case

You’re someone who possesses grit and finds creative ways to get the job done. You bring high energy and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast paced environment while balancing multiple projects

Relevant Sector Experience: Experience in B2C technology businesses is preferred, particularly Marketplace/Classifieds/E-Commerce businesses; broader experience in B2B technology, including Fintech and B2B Software will also be considered.

Experience in travel and hospitality is a plus

Ability to travel around 10-15% of the time

This role is expected to work hybrid in London (1-2 days a week in the office)

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.

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 shown below is annualized, 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.

United Kingdom Annual Pay Range

£95,000—£120,000 GBP