Financial Analyst

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FP&A is an integral part of the decision-making process at Lyft, embedded within the business to ensure we maximize ROI and drive to the best possible P&L outcomes. Lyft’s FP&A team is looking for a strong Financial Analyst to join our Rideshare team.

The Rideshare teams support all things related to servicing rides through the Lyft platform. The ideal candidate should have solid analytical, communication, time management skills, be team-oriented and have a strong work ethic. This role will work cross-functionally across FP&A (Consolidations, FP&A Systems, etc.) to develop and manage forecasts and financial analytics with a focus on enhancing financial visibility and insights into the business. It is a unique opportunity to make a real impact at one of the most exciting companies in the tech world.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Rideshare financial management reporting, ensuring quality and accuracy coupled with key insights for presentation to senior leadership
• Manage the recurring Rideshare financial forecast in collaboration with Internal FP&A teams and develop Executive reporting on both a GAAP & Non-GAAP reporting basis with thorough understanding of financial line items
• Gain a deep understanding of Rideshare financial infrastructure and gain ability to accurately reflect product initiatives onto P&L from top to bottom
• Deeply partner with Consolidations to provide relevant financial insights into Rideshare financials and ensure proper hand off and alignment
• Partner with FP&A Analytics & Systems teams to ensure accuracy from our financial infrastructure, build dashboards (Tableau/Anaplan/Mode, etc.) to gain intelligent insights & build turnkey solutions to integrate various inputs to enhance overall fidelity into line of business reporting for Close/Forecast/Budget cycles
• Collaborate with internal FP&A team members to provide ad hoc business analysis
• Set and manage timelines to help facilitate communication of deliverables
• Seek out opportunities to create new processes and optimize for efficiencies
  
  

Experience:

• BA/BS with 2 years of experience in financial planning and analytics in a rigorous environment (public company experience preferred)
• Expert in Systems. Experience getting hands dirty, getting down to the nitty gritty details and manipulating large data sets
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a knack for process improvements
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented and highly organized self-starter with a drive to dig into complex problems
• Working knowledge of Accounting principles
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
  
  

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 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 New York City area is $98,000 - $122,500. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.