Financial Operations Lead, Vendor Operations (Gurugram)

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 strategyhelping Airbnb optimize its vendor partnerships and workforce capabilities. Youll gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and be empowered to drive real impact in a agile, 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 partnersincluding Strategic Finance, Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, Workforce Management and othersto 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 Support the internal end-to-end contracting processes, ensuring timeline approvals and compliance with company policies. This includes SOW, PO, MSA governance. Review, process, and track vendor invoices for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contract terms. Financial Management & Governance Monitor vendor spend and maintain accurate records to support budget forecasting and cost optimization. Collaborate with Strategic Finance to ensure vendor expenses are properly allocated and reported. Support period-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations for vendor payments. Cros .