Associate Principal, Strategic Finance & Analytics

About the role

In this role, you will collaborate with various business partners to align financial and strategic goals, support projects aimed at improving financial outcomes, and provide actionable insights through detailed reporting. Your contributions will be vital for driving long-term growth and operational efficiency.

You will regularly present financial reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that complex data is synthesized into clear, actionable insights. Success in this position hinges on your ability to analyze business trends and effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

The salary for this position ranges from $157,000 to $172,000 USD, with potential for bonuses and equity.

Skills that matter here

• financial analysis: This role involves providing actionable insights through detailed financial reporting and analytics.
• P&L management: You will be responsible for managing P&L to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• revenue forecasting: Revenue forecasting is crucial for supporting strategic projects and improving financial outcomes.
• financial modeling: You will utilize financial modeling to analyze business trends and support decision-making.
• data analysis: Strong data analysis skills will help in synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.
• AI utilization: AI utilization may enhance your financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or business strategy.
• Someone who has a background in strategic finance, investment banking, or management consulting.
• An individual with strong strategic and critical thinking skills, capable of making data-driven recommendations.
• A professional who excels in communication, particularly in presenting complex financial data to diverse audiences.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners on the annual and quarterly planning process, ensuring alignment on both financial and strategic goals and performance.
• Support strategic projects to improve financial outcomes, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure long-term growth.
• Provide actionable financial insights through detailed reporting and analytics.
• Regularly present financial reports, performance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Analyze business trends and drivers of variance, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Own tracking and approval of requests of the team’s budget, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A and/or business strategy.
• A background in strategic finance, investment banking, management consulting, and business operations is preferred.
• B.A. or B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics or a related field (MBA or CPA is a plus).
• Proven experience in P&L management, revenue forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency and self-sufficiency in spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize financial data and make recommendations that drive business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership.

Conditions

• Base pay range: $157,000 — $172,000 USD.
• This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
• Remote eligible position with occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites.