Finance 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>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities:</h2>
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<li>Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to assess performance, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Lead the weekly Actuals vs. Forecast process, identifying variances and updating Rest of Quarter projections to keep leadership informed of our trajectory.</li>
<li>Collaborate with teams across Operations and Product, to connect financial outcomes with business levers.</li>
<li>Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and scalable tools.</li>
<li>Develop sustainable financial data management/sourcing practices </li>
<li>Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting through collaboration with Accounting and Data teams</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement across FP&A systems and processes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end and quarter-end processes</li>
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<h2>Experience:</h2>
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<li>A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance) with at least 2-3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a dynamic and challenging environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models, with excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skills.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of accounting principles, accrual methodologies & reconciliations</li>
<li>Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive-level decision-making.</li>
<li>Proven capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.</li>
<li>Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and the ability to derive insights from incomplete information.</li>
<li>A detail-oriented, highly organised self-starter with the ability to manage overlapping tasks and frequent priority changes.</li>
<li>Maintain a deep understanding of our finance processes and actively contribute to improving them, developing sustainable data management practices that allow the team to move fast.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, such as Oracle or Anaplan, is preferred.</li>
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<p>Please submit your resume in English.</p>