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.

At Lyft, our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a vital role in driving the company’s mission to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. We partner closely with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights that maximize ROI, strengthen profitability, and fuel sustainable growth.

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.


• Run scenario analyses to evaluate trade-offs and guide decision-making.


• Support the development of 3–5 year strategic business plans that align with the company's overall vision and growth targets.


• 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 to enable our team and business partners to move fast


• 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.

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 G-Sheet and Slide skills is a plus, excel / PPT is ok


• 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.


• Proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, such as Oracle Essbase or Anaplan, is preferred.

Benefits:

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


• Mental health benefits


• Family building benefits


• Child care and 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 Toronto area is CAD $90,000 - CAD $112,500. 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.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.