Financial 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.

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; Spanish proficiency preferred

Benefits:

Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

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 Montréal area is CAD $72,000 - CAD $90,000, 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.