Finance Analyst

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. 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. 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. Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain and enhance financial models to assess performance, growth opportunities, and operational efficiency. • Lead the weekly Actuals vs. Forecast process, identifying variances and updating Rest of Quarter projections to keep leadership informed of our trajectory. • Collaborate with teams across Operations and Product, to connect financial outcomes with business levers. • Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and scalable tools. • Develop sustainable financial data management/sourcing practices • Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations. • Ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting through collaboration with Accounting and Data teams • Support continuous improvement across FP&A systems and processes. • Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end and quarter-end processes Experience: • 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. • Demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models, with excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skills. • Strong understanding of accounting principles, accrual methodologies & reconciliations • 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. • 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. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. • Proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, such as Oracle or Anaplan, is preferred. Please submit your resume in English.