Airbnb

Associate Principal, Strategic Finance - CBO

Airbnb

2212
United States
Posted about 3 hours ago
On-siteFull-time5+ years₹24L–50L (estimated)

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>The Community You Will Join:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>The Associate Principal, Strategic Finance &amp; Analytics, Business Finance Org role will be responsible for partnering with the business across all aspects of growth, analytics, and strategy within the Chief Business Officer Finance organization - and will work closely with members of the supply, quality, product, and finance leadership teams. This role will work directly with senior leadership to provide actionable insights and financial guidance for the business.</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>The Difference You Will Make:</strong></span></p> <p>The Associate Principal in SFA within the Business Finance org acts as a critical finance and strategy leader working cross-functionally to drive financial planning and analysis, tracking performance across CBO priorities. The role supports senior leadership with actionable insights, rigorous financial analysis, and strategic recommendations that impact growth and profitability in the host-facing supply and partnership areas aligned with the CBO’s mission.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior leaders in a concise form to shape key business decisions.</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>A Typical Day:&nbsp;</strong

Key Responsibilities

  • 1

    Lead end-to-end design process from discovery and research to high-fidelity delivery.

  • 2

    Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize insights into design decisions.

  • 3

    Build and maintain cohesive design systems and component libraries.

  • 4

    Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to ship experiences users love.

  • 5

    Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG AA).

  • 6

    Present work clearly and iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional UX/UI design experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating complex, end-to-end product design.
  • Expert proficiency in Figma (or equivalent design tools).
  • Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
  • Understanding of front-end development constraints (HTML/CSS awareness).

Skills Required

FigmaUser ResearchPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability TestingAccessibilityMotion Design

Who Should Apply

✅ Perfect Candidates

  • Recent graduates & freshers ready to learn
  • Career switchers with foundational skills
  • Students with relevant internships
  • Self-taught developers who can demonstrate skills

⚠️ Might Not Be Right For

  • No programming experience whatsoever
  • Looking for immediate high salary jump
  • Not willing to learn new technologies
  • Expecting zero training period

How The Selection Process Works

1

Resume Screening

Your CV is reviewed for basic qualifications

1-3 days
2

Aptitude Test

Logical reasoning & quantitative ability test

30-45 mins
3

Technical Round

Coding problems or technical assessment

60-90 mins
4

HR Interview

Cultural fit & communication skills

30-45 mins
5

Offer & Onboarding

Documentation & joining process

1 week

How to Prepare (7-Day Roadmap)

📅 Day 1-2: Fundamentals

  • • Review data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees)
  • • Practice basic algorithms
  • • Solve easy problems on LeetCode

🎯 Day 3-4: Core Concepts

  • • Study sorting & searching algorithms
  • • Learn time & space complexity
  • • Solve medium-level problems

💡 Day 5-6: Interview Prep

  • • Practice with interview questions
  • • Mock interviews & whiteboarding
  • • Review system design basics

✅ Day 7: Final Review

  • • Revise key concepts
  • • Practice behavioral questions
  • • Get good sleep before exam!

Make Your Resume ATS-Friendly

❌ Don't Do This

  • • Use fancy fonts or graphics
  • • Long paragraphs & poor formatting
  • • Vague descriptions like "good at coding"
  • • Personal projects without metrics

✅ Do This Instead

  • • Simple, clean, standard resume format
  • • Use job description keywords
  • • "Built a chatbot that reduced support tickets by 30%"
  • • Quantify your impact always

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Keep it to 1 page (fresher) or 2 pages max
  • • Include GitHub/Portfolio links with active projects
  • • Match skills section with job posting exactly
  • • Use standard resume template (avoid creative designs)

Tips for Acing the Interview

Before Interview

  • ✓ Research company & recent news
  • ✓ Test internet & audio/video setup
  • ✓ Be 10 mins early on call
  • ✓ Keep notepad & pen ready
  • ✓ Wear professional attire

During Interview

  • ✓ Listen fully before answering
  • ✓ Think aloud for problem solving
  • ✓ Ask clarifying questions
  • ✓ Use STAR method for examples
  • ✓ Maintain eye contact & smile

General Mistakes to Avoid

  • 🚫 Talking negatively about previous company
  • 🚫 Being overconfident without proof
  • 🚫 Giving one-word answers
  • 🚫 Not asking questions about the role

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About Airbnb

COMPANY DETAILS

Airbnb

INDUSTRY

Finance

OPEN POSITIONS

4 roles

Job Stats

Applications475
Views2212
Postedabout 3 hours ago

Salary & Benefits

EXPECTED SALARY

₹24L–50L (estimated)

Health Insurance
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Top Skills Needed

FigmaUser ResearchPrototypingDesign SystemsUsability Testing

+2 more skills required

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Job Posted

about 3 hours ago

Type

Full-time

Mode

On-site

Experience

5+ years

Category

Finance

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