Finance Analyst

Lyft; United States; Remote; MXN 380,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyft is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Rideshare business, shaping strategy, forecasting performance, and guiding key decisions impacting riders and drivers. The role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

You will build and refine financial models, lead the Actuals vs. Forecast process, and collaborate with Operations and Product to connect financial outcomes to business levers.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with 2–3 years of FP&A experience.
• Ability to develop complex financial models and forecast performance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to assess performance and opportunities.
• Lead weekly Actuals vs. Forecast process and update Rest of Quarter projections.
• Collaborate with Operations and Product to connect financial outcomes to business levers.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting through automation and scalable tools.
• Deliver insights via dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes with Accounting and Data teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Economics, CS, Mathematics, or Finance)

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Anaplan

Job description

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.