Financial Analyst

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Lyft is seeking a Financial Analyst on the Strategic Finance Team focused on AV partnerships in Toronto. The role partners with cross-functional teams to optimize financial outcomes, leads ROI analyses, develops sustainable data practices, and owns the monthly and quarterly close for AVs, while standardizing FP&A processes as the company grows. Ideal candidate has a BA/BS with 2+ years in rigorous FP&A, strong financial modeling, basic SQL or willingness to learn, excellent Excel and presentation skills, and a proven ability to influence across departments. To apply, tailor your resume to quantify ROI and cross-functional impact, showcase end-to-end close experience, and highlight collaboration and curiosity. Note location and hybrid policy.

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.

Lyft is seeking a Financial Analyst on our Strategic Finance Team focusing on AV partnerships. This role will be located in our Toronto office. The ideal candidate will bring natural curiosity, financial rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset to the team driving financial analysis in support of strategic decision making at Lyft.

Responsibilities:

• Directly support the AV business by partnering with cross-functional teams such as Marketplace, Data Science, and Product to optimize financial outcomes and drive transparency/accountability on results
• Lead in-depth financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI evaluations to support decision-making processes and provide insights to business leaders
• Develop sustainable financial data management/sourcing practices to enable our team and business partners to move fast 
• Prepare and own periodic financial business reviews, highlighting key areas of focus
• Own the monthly & quarter-end close process end-to-end for AVs, flagging any potential issues/risks through timely variance analysis
• Maintain a deep understanding of our financial processes and refine/standardize them across broader FP&A organization to scale with the growth of the company
• Partner closely with the accounting team during the month-end close process to ensure accurate general ledger and financial statement reporting
• Undertake interesting and impactful ad hoc analytics and special projects as directed by Leadership

Experience:

• BA/BS with 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analytics in a rigorous environment (Large company experience preferred either public or private)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and organized self-starter with a drive to dig into complex problems
• Ability to organize overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic SQL knowledge or a strong willingness to learn SQL
• Expert in financial modeling with experience manipulating large data sets, and building 
• Strong G-Sheet and Slide skills is a plus, excel / PPT is ok
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across various departments

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is $90,000 - $112,500, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.