Sr. Analyst, Marketing Finance Systems & FP&A (contract)

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:

• Our community is based on connection and belonging.
• Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
• Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
• It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company. The Cities team leads the work necessary to implement the regulatory products and processes needed globally to comply with regulations, and does so in a manner that also sustainably supports Airbnb’s growth.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst to support the Marketing Finance function. This role will partner closely with Marketing, FP&A, Finance Systems, and cross-functional business teams to drive planning, reporting, process improvement, and systems enablement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with excellent systems capabilities and a proactive business partnership mindset. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, detailed oriented, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and is passionate about improving finance processes through automation, data, and AI-enabled solutions.

• Support the Marketing Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, variance analysis, and management reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A and Marketing stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and enhance financial planning and reporting systems, including hierarchy management, data validation, and process controls.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Experience with AI tools is highly desired.
• Support system administration and user support activities related to planning and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with Finance Systems and IT teams on enhancements, testing, integrations, and issue resolution.
• Assist in development and maintenance of dashboards, reporting packages, and executive-level presentations.
• Apply strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and consistency across planning and reporting processes.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve reporting workflows, forecasting insights, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a trusted business partner by translating financial and systems insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Finance Systems, or related analytical roles.
• Strong systems aptitude with experience working across financial planning and reporting platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach to business partnership.

Preferred

• Understanding of FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with Oracle EPM / Hyperion Planning or related enterprise planning platforms.
• Experience supporting Marketing Finance or business-facing finance teams.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, or data analytics solutions.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of SQL, data management, or enterprise data environments is a plus.

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong financial systems expertise, operational rigor, and business partnership capabilities. They will help scale and optimize Marketing Finance processes while ensuring high-quality reporting and actionable insights for decision-making. Belonging & Accommodations: Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner. Pay Rate Range: $70-$86/hr Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K