Financial Analyst

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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 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. Responsibilities: Own core FP&A activities: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly financial reporting for leadership Support monthly close processes: reconcile actuals to budget, identify and explain variances, validate accruals, coordinate with Accounting Synthesize financial data from multiple sources (Oracle, fleet systems, P&L data) into clean, well-documented models Maintain and improve financial forecasting models and reporting processes Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort, increase automation, and improve data accuracy and transparency Partner with Ops and Commercial teams on RFP requirements, cost assumptions, and financial modeling for bid scenarios Build comprehensive financial models for RFP bids: 10 year projections covering fleet sizing, capital deployment, unit costs, and profitability Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on RFP models to stress-test assumptions and inform decision-making Create and present financial analyses, decks, and leadership summaries communicating performance, insights, and recommendations Experience: Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively across Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with ability to communicate and storytell, zooming in and out as needed Strong Excel/Gsheet financial modeling and problem-solving skills; ability to build complex models, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, scenario analysis Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions and present to senior stakeholders Detail-oriented, highly organized, with a drive to understand underlying business issues and uncover root cause solutions Proficiency in Presentation (Google slide/Power Point) and financial modeling tools; experience with Anaplan is preferred Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Familiarity with month-end close processes, variance analysis, and GAAP accounting concepts Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP systems is a plus Background in shared mobility, capital-intensive businesses, or RFP/bid processes is preferred Fluency in English and French;...

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