Analyst, Revenue Forecasting

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Develop data-backed solutions and financial forecasting frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams for strategic insights into Airbnb's revenue planning.

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: 

The Revenue Forecasting team plays a central role in shaping Airbnb’s financial outlook by accurately forecasting global topline revenue and leading the company’s revenue planning process. We develop rigorous forecasts anchored in key business drivers, support company-wide reporting, and provide analytical guidance for strategic and operational decisions. In this role, you will partner with the business on growth, analytics, and strategy for Core Stays, collaborating closely with Finance and Data Science stakeholders to strengthen our forecasting processes and overall financial planning. In addition, you will support the Revenue Forecasting team during annual planning, long range planning, quarterly earnings, and monthly forecasting and reporting cycles.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are seeking a proactive individual who is excited to develop data-backed solutions that advance our revenue planning capabilities. This role will focus on Excel modeling, process enhancement, automation of data workflows, and building high-quality executive presentations. We’re looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, someone who can quickly understand the drivers of a rapidly growing business and communicate complex insights clearly to senior leaders, including Airbnb’s CFO and CBO.

A Typical Day: 

  • Partner with Strategic Finance leaders and Data Scientists to improve forecast accuracy, enhance existing revenue models, and support the development of new financial forecasting frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Policy, Treasury, and Payments, to assess and quantify key risks and opportunities across the business.
  • Develop and maintain reporting that defines, tracks, and monitors performance of forecasted metrics at a country-level granularity.
  • Create presentations in Google Slides to communicate key trends and forecast performance, demonstrating strong judgment in identifying what matters and a willingness to dig into root causes.
  • Support monthly and quarterly financial review cycles, ensuring high-quality analysis and timely deliverables.
  • Deliver actionable insights through reporting and analytics, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes for greater accuracy, efficiency, speed, and accessibility.

Your Expertise:

  • 2+ years of experience in strategic finance, product analytics, business intelligence, management consulting, or investment banking.
  • B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year college or university. 
  • Strong financial modeling skills and ability to perform complex analyses to uncover business drivers and generate insights. Proficiency in SQL with the ability to write, optimize, and interpret complex queries.
  • Experience with Tableau and proficiency in Python or R is a significant plus.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization and make actionable recommendations.
  • Strong presentation and collaboration tools experience, including G Suite and Keynote.
  • Highly organized, independent, and self-motivated; commitment to delivering consistently accurate and high-quality work products.
  • Mission-driven, enthusiastic to learn and grow within the SFA organization; team-oriented with a positive attitude.

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: [email protected]. 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.

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 Range
$95,000$112,000 USD

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$95,000 – $112,000 per year
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