Financial Operations Lead - Vendor Operations

Financial Operations Lead - Vendor Operations (10-15 yrs)

Job Description :

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 :

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of operations, finance, and strategy-helping Airbnb optimize its vendor partnerships and workforce capabilities.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and be empowered to drive real impact in a dynamic, global organization.

The Difference You Will Make :

The Financial Operations Specialist will provide operational and strategic support to the Workforce & Vendor Excellence Organization at Airbnb.

This role will be pivotal in supporting critical processes such as: contracting, invoicing, and financial oversight for our vendor ecosystem.

The Specialist will act as a liaison between cross-functional partners-including Strategic Finance, Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, Workforce Management and others-to drive efficiency for the Workforce & Vendor Excellence Organization by supporting global vendor headcount tracking, vendor incentives, and overall vendor financial governance.

A Typical Day :

Contract & Invoice Management:

i. Support the internal end-to-end contracting processes, ensuring timeline approvals and compliance with company policies.

ii. Review, process, and track vendor invoices for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contract terms.

Financial Management & Governance:

i. Monitor vendor spend and maintain accurate records to support budget forecasting and cost optimization.

ii. Collaborate with Strategic Finance to ensure vendor expenses are properly allocated and reported.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

i. Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure seamless vendor financial management.

ii. Provide feedback and recommended process improvements across the organization.

Headcount & Vendor Performance:

i. Support the tracking and analysis of vendor headcount, ensuring alignment with workforce strategies and policies.

ii. Assist in the administration of vendor incentive programs, maintaining transparency and compliance.

Continuous Improvement:

i. Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement within vendor financial operations.

ii. Maintain up-to-date documentation and support training efforts for new or evolving processes.

Your Expertise :

- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field-or equivalent experience.

- 9+ years of experience in vendor management, accounts payable, procurement operations, or a related field.

- Strong understanding of financial processes, contract administration, and invoice management.

- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

- Exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal.

- Proficiency with financial and procurement systems (e. g. Oracle, Zip) preferred.

- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or automation solutions is a plus.

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 inclusive of allowances and is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

- This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentives, one or more equity programs, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits