Financial Analyst

<p>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.</p> <p>Lyft is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team supporting Lyft Urban Solutions (bikeshare and micromobility), focusing on financial planning, RFP bid modeling, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling expertise, attention to detail, a bias for action, and the ability to operate effectively with ambiguity. Combined with a continuous improvement mindset, this foundation will support strategic decision-making at Lyft. In addition to analysis in support of strategic decision-making, this role will also focus on financial close management and reporting.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Own core FP&A activities: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting for leadership</li> <li>Support monthly close processes: reconcile actuals to budget, identify and explain variances, validate accruals, coordinate with Accounting</li> <li>Synthesize financial data from multiple sources (Oracle, fleet systems, P&L data) into clean, well-documented models</li> <li>Maintain and improve financial forecasting models and reporting processes</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort, increase automation, and improve data accuracy and transparency</li> <li>Partner with Ops and Commercial teams on RFP requirements, cost assumptions, and financial modeling for bid scenarios</li> <li>Build comprehensive financial models for RFP bids: 10 year projections covering fleet sizing, capital deployment, unit costs, and profitability</li> <li>Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on RFP models to stress-test assumptions and inform decision-making</li> <li>Create and present financial analyses, decks, and leadership summaries communicating performance, insights, and recommendations</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Experience:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively across Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with ability to communicate and storytell, zooming in and out as needed</li> <li>Strong Excel/Gsheet financial modeling and problem-solving skills; ability to build complex models, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, scenario analysis</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions and present to senior stakeholders</li> <li>Detail-oriented, highly organized, with a drive to understand underlying business issues and uncover root cause solutions</li> <li>Proficiency in Presentation (Google slide/Power Point) and financial modeling tools; experience with Anaplan is preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment</li> <li>Familiarity with month-end close processes, variance analysis, and GAAP accounting concepts</li> <li>Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP systems is a plus</li> <li>Background in shared mobility, capital-intensive businesses, or RFP/bid processes is preferred</li> <li>Fluency in English and French; Spanish proficiency preferred</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits</li> <li>Mental health benefits</li> <li>Family building benefits</li> <li>Pet benefits</li> <li>Access to a Lyft funded Health Ca