Lyft
mobility
FinancialAnalyst
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“Financial Analyst at Lyft. Skills: Financial modeling, Quantitative analysis, Forecasting. Develop financial models. Enhance financial models”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize ROI; Strengthen profitability; Fuel sustainable growth; Provide visibility into key business levers; Provide visibility into operational efficiency
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Strategic thinking skills; Quantitative analysis skills; Translate complex financial data; Synthesize weekly variances; Derive insights from incomplete information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, 2-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Nice to Have
G-Sheet skills, Slide skills, Proficiency in SQL, Proficiency in ERP systems, such as Oracle Essbase or Anaplan
What You'll Do.
Develop financial models
Enhance financial models
Lead weekly Actuals vs. Forecast process
Update Rest of Quarter projections
Automate scalable tools
Deliver actionable insights
Ensure accurate financial reporting
Support continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with teams across Operations and Product; Collaborate with automation teams; Collaborate with Accounting and Data teams; Influence cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication; Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
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. At Lyft, our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a vital role in driving the company’s mission to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. We partner closely with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights that maximize ROI, strengthen profitability, and fuel sustainable growth. This Finance Analyst role will support our Rideshare business — the heart of Lyft’s operations — helping shape strategy, forecast performance, and guide critical decisions that impact millions of riders and drivers every day. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with exceptional financial acumen and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication, prioritization, and teamwork are essential, along with a proactive, results-driven mindset. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in the financial future of one of the most innovative, mission-driven companies in the tech and mobility space. Responsibilities: Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to assess performance, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency. Lead the weekly Actuals vs. Forecast process, identifying variances and updating Rest of Quarter projections to keep leadership informed of our trajectory. Collaborate with teams across Operations and Product, to connect financial outcomes with business levers. Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and scalable tools. Develop and collaborate with automation teams to automate dashboards and scalable tools to provide visibility into key business levers and operational efficiency. Develop sustainable financial data management/sourcing practices to enable our team and business partners to move fast Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive presentatio
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