Who you are

• The ideal candidate should have solid analytical, communication, and time management skills, as well as being team-oriented and employing a strong work ethic
• A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Finance) with at least 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models, with excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that guide executive-level decision-making
• Proven capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and the ability to derive insights from incomplete information
• A detail-oriented, highly organised self-starter with the ability to manage overlapping tasks and frequent priority changes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership
• Proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, such as Oracle Essbase or Anaplan, is preferred

What the job involves

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is an integral part of the decision-making process at Lyft, embedded within the business to ensure we maximise ROI and drive to the best possible P&L outcomes
• Lyft’s FP&A team is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Rideshare team
• The Rideshare team supports all things related to servicing rides through the Lyft platform
• This role will work cross-functionally across FP&A and the business to develop and manage forecasts and financial analytics with a focus on enhancing financial visibility and insights into the business
• Additionally this position will call for direct partnership with Customer Market Management and Growth Marketing teams, to drive robust forecasting and analytics for Rider and Driver Incentives
• It is a unique opportunity to make a real impact at one of the most exciting companies in the tech world
• Define key metrics and produce accurate reports and data analysis to analyze business problems
• Data manipulation and business metrics reporting
• Build and support unit economics modelling and forecasting efforts
• Coordinate with internal systems and financial analytics teams to refine forecasting
• Provide analytical, financial modeling, and decision-making support for ad-hoc and special projects
• Present findings, recommendations, and results to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

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